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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Bottesford, Nottinghamshire

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Bottesford. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • Chips and rust in more than one place
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Bottesford

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Bottesford

Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. We work on pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops, and people most frequently call us about wear marks under the taps and lots of chips and rust spots.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.

Area
Bottesford (NG13)
Area hub
Nottinghamshire
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

When we would advise against a repair

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:

  • Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
  • A metal bath with a through crack
  • Steel that has corroded right through

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we work on in Bottesford

  • Basins & shower trays
  • Acrylic baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Cast iron baths

Bottesford: your questions answered

Can you do the outside of a roll-top?

Yes. We can do the inside and outside.

What happens if you find more damage?

If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Bottesford?

Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your NG13 postcode.

Will there be a smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Is there a call-out fee?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

When to call us in Bottesford

In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
  • A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring

Questions to ask before you book

  • What preparation is included
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Who will actually do the work

10 questions to ask before you book

Where we work around Bottesford

Bottesford is about 7 miles west of Grantham, in Nottinghamshire. Across the NG13 area, we come to you. Bottesford is one of 329 towns and villages in Nottinghamshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Bottesford to Birmingham (about 56 miles away).

Jobs in NG13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Market Street, High Street and Station Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Bottesford, we cover Redmile (2 miles south), Orston (2 miles north-west), Kilvington (3 miles north), Flawborough (3 miles north-west) and Barkestone-le-Vale (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Carlton (12 miles west), Newark-on-Trent (9 miles north), West Bridgford (14 miles west), Netherfield (12 miles west), Bingham (7 miles west) and Radcliffe on Trent (10 miles west).

Near you in Bottesford

Our clients here include homes close to St Mary the Virgin's Church, Bull Inn and Belvoir High School. Bottesford has its own railway station: Bottesford station. Well-known places in the area include Belvoir Castle (3.4 miles south).

Map of Bottesford © OpenStreetMap contributors

The process

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which usually takes most of the day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
  4. Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the day after.

How to prepare

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Ask for a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

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Repairing versus replacing in Bottesford

A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing renews the entire surface without moving it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Bottesford

  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • No extra charge for your area
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Bottesford

If you manage property in Bottesford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.

Can I fix it myself?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

How we price bath re-enamelling

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

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How much damage there is

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from photos

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

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.

Different materials, different repairs

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

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