Staffordshire · England

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Blakelow, Staffordshire

Our technicians come to Blakelow for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Blakelow

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Blakelow

Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without taking anything out. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. Whether it’s several chips and rust patches and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, we can typically put it right.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.

Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)
Where
Blakelow (ST10)
County
Staffordshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How it works

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take the best part of a day, tidy-up included.

  1. The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
  2. Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
  3. Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
  4. We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
  5. The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Ask for a price

Most customers in Blakelow get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Get a free quote

Advice

What bath re-enamelling costs

Resurfacing from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Blakelow. What changes the price is:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The type of damage
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How much damage there is

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Blakelow. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

How to get a fixed quote

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • The material, if you know it
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.

What we are called out for in Blakelow

Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • A coating lifting around the plughole
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • Chips and rust in more than one place
  • Stains that won’t shift

Questions to ask before booking

  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • When it can be used again
  • How the room is protected while they work

How to compare quotes

Common questions in Blakelow

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Do you need to take the bath out?

No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.

How durable is a resurfaced bath?

That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

How do I book?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Do you cover Blakelow?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Blakelow for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Do you cover the entire of Staffordshire?

Everywhere in the UK, Blakelow included. Travel is included in the price.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

What your bath is made of matters

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Blakelow and nearby

Blakelow is about 4 miles south-east of Leek, in Staffordshire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Blakelow is one of 512 places in Staffordshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Blakelow to Manchester (about 30 miles away).

Our repair technicians cover all of the ST10 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Morridge Side (2 miles north-west), Coltstone (2 miles south-west), Ipstones (2 miles south-west), Winkhill (2 miles east) and Onecote (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newcastle-under-Lyme (12 miles west), Longton (9 miles south-west), Stone (14 miles south-west), Leek (4 miles north-west), Biddulph (10 miles west) and Alsager (15 miles west).

Around Blakelow

We visit homes around The Green Man pub and St Mary & St John and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include St Edward's Hospital (3.8 miles west) and Nursing History Museum (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Blakelow includes Ipstones Edge.

Map of Blakelow © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repair or replace: which is better?

A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Resurfacing takes one technician and normally a day, and the bath is usable the day after. Prices start from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Why us?

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • No need to remove anything

See our prices page and bath cost comparison.

Work for landlords and builders

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Blakelow as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

Looking after it afterwards

Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:

  • Never use suction bath mats
  • Do not leave a chip unrepaired
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
  • Repair dripping taps early

Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.

Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.

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