Staffordshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Bretby homes
We travel to Bretby for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Wear marks under the taps
Bretby and nearby
Bretby is about 2 miles north of Swadlincote, in Staffordshire. Our repair technicians come to customers in Bretby and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Bretby is one of 512 towns and villages in Staffordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 27 miles away.
We work across DE15 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Mount Road and Geary Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Bretby, we cover Newton Solney (2 miles north-west), Repton (2 miles north-east), Milton (3 miles north-east), Willington (3 miles north) and Foremark (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Burton upon Trent (3 miles west), Tamworth (13 miles south), Lichfield (14 miles south-west), Uttoxeter (14 miles north-west), Horninglow (3 miles north-west) and Stowe (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Bretby
We visit homes around Church of St Wystan, William Allitt School and William Allitt School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Burton-On-Trent station, about 3.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cooper's Square (2.7 miles west) and Bretby Castle (under half a mile south-east).
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Bretby
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We work on pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are a coloured bath you want in white and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.
- Area
- Bretby (DE15)
- Area hub
- Staffordshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a full day. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Holes rusted through the metal
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Bretby
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Towns and villages near Bretby
What else we do in Bretby
Landlord and trade work in Bretby
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Questions from Bretby
Does re-enamelling smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. Inside and out if you’d like.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Have chips seen to early
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Common problems we fix in Bretby
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Several chips and rust patches
- Thin, worn enamel in places
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What protection goes down before work starts
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Why repair rather than replace?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is normally much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why Bretby customers choose us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- A fixed quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
