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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Brough, Nottinghamshire

Bath re-enamelling in and around Brough: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Brough

Bath re-enamelling in Brough, done in place

When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops, and common reasons people get in touch are a roll-top that’s seen better days and a bath in a colour that no longer suits.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.

Where
Brough (NG23)
Region
Nottinghamshire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish

Landlords, agents and businesses in Brough

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

The process

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes most of the day in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
  3. We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
  4. We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
  5. Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.

Before we arrive

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Ask for a price

To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.

Send photos for a quote

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Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Brough

How long is the bath unusable?

Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.

Can you fix a peeling bath coating?

Yes, we do this regularly. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.

What happens next?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

Will the bath be moved?

No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Can you make a coloured bath white?

Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.

Do you charge for travel?

We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.

How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Brough?

Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

Different materials, different repairs

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.

Roll-top and period baths

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

Do you need bath re-enamelling in Brough?

In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
  • Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
  • Thin, worn enamel in places
  • A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean

Comparing quotes

  • How long it needs to cure
  • How to care for the finish
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether the price covers travel

10 questions to ask before booking

Aftercare tips

A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:

  • Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
  • Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
  • Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
  • Fix dripping taps quickly

Dry the bath after use if possible, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.

Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.

Honest limits

A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:

  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
  • A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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

Our work in Brough

Brough is about 4 miles north-east of Newark-on-Trent, in Nottinghamshire. We travel to clients in Brough, so nothing has to leave your home. Brough is one of 329 towns and villages in Nottinghamshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Brough to Leeds (about 58 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: NG23. You’ll find streets such as Stapleford Lane and Brough Lane. Other places close to Brough include Langford (1 mile west), Collingham (2 miles north), Winthorpe (2 miles south-west), Swinderby (3 miles north-east) and South Scarle (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newark-on-Trent (4 miles south-west), Bingham (15 miles south-west), Balderton (5 miles south), Calverton (15 miles west), Southwell (9 miles west) and Rainworth (15 miles west).

Around Brough

In Brough, that means homes near Church of St Stephen. The nearest railway station is Collingham station, about 1.6 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Vinas Dolls Gallery (3.3 miles north-west) and Newark Castle (4.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tunman Wood.

Map of Brough © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Brough

Resurfacing from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Brough. The price comes down to:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How easy the damage is to reach

What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Send pictures for a quote

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • Any details about the material

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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