County Durham · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Catchgate, County Durham
Bath re-enamelling in Catchgate without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Chips and rust in more than one place
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Catchgate
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we do not cut corners on it. We regularly repair acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are an outdated colour you’d like to change and thin, worn enamel in places.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Catchgate (DH9, DH7)
- County
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath generally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, with the bath ready the next day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
What you get with us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Have chips seen to early
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. It normally takes the best part of a day, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
About Catchgate
Catchgate is about 2 miles west of Stanley, in County Durham. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our technicians cover 329 places across County Durham. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 10 miles away.
We cover every part of DH9 and DH7 and the streets around it. Local streets include Kyo Road, North Road and Greentree Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Catchgate, we cover Harelaw (1 mile north), Annfield Plain (1 mile south-east), East Kyo (1 mile east), Greencroft (1 mile south) and Harperley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Durham (9 miles south-east), Consett (4 miles west), Bishop Auckland (15 miles south), Spennymoor (13 miles south-east), Chester-le-Street (7 miles east) and Crook (11 miles south).
Around Catchgate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Catchgate Primary School, Church of St Thomas and North Durham Academy, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Shotley Bridge Hospital (3.8 miles west) and Derwentside (0.5 miles west).
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Catchgate
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price, generally with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
Will there be fumes?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Catchgate
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Also near Catchgate
What else we do in Catchgate
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Catchgate?
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
Most people contact us when they notice something like this:
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Comparing quotes
- How long it needs to cure
- If travel is included in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How the room is protected while they work
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
