Cumbria · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Cargo homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Cargo. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Bath re-enamelling in Cargo, done in place
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Whether it’s a roll-top that’s seen better days and lots of chips and rust spots, we can normally put it right.
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.
- Location
- Cargo (CA6)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A bath split right through the body
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
Cargo and nearby
Cargo is about 3 miles north-west of Carlisle, in Cumbria. Customers in Cargo get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover 438 places in Cumbria, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Cargo to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 54 miles away).
Jobs in CA6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Applegarth, Eden Close and Edenside and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Cargo: Etterby (2 miles south-east), Belah (2 miles south-east), Houghton (3 miles east), Tarraby (3 miles east) and Whiteclosegate (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Carlisle (3 miles south-east), Currock (4 miles south-east), Botcherby (4 miles south-east), Morton (3 miles south), Wigton (10 miles south-west) and Harraby (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Cargo
In Cargo, that means homes near Church of St Kentigern, among other places. Cargo’s nearest station is Carlisle station, roughly 3.3 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find The Lanes Shopping Centre (3 miles south-east) and A World In Miniature Museum (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Cargo includes Thurstonfield Lough.
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Common questions in Cargo
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Will there be fumes?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cargo
If you manage property in Cargo, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Cargo. The price reflects:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What kind of damage it is
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send photos for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
- Natural light rather than flash
- A photo taken from further back
If you are in Cargo and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
What happens on the day
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes the best part of a day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 frequently lifts.
Repair or replace in Cargo?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price 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 price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Cargo clients choose us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Cargo?
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Look out for these signs:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Several chips and rust patches
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Stains that will not shift
Comparing quotes
- How your room will be protected
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How changes to the job are handled
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
