Derby · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Cathedral Quarter, Derby
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Cathedral Quarter, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
About our bath re-enamelling in Cathedral Quarter
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. We work on cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths, and common reasons people get in touch are thin, worn enamel in places and chips and rust in more than one place.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Derby.
- Area
- Cathedral Quarter (DE1, DE22, DE21)
- County
- Derby
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, particularly where water is hard, so limescale can’t build up.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface.
Cathedral Quarter and nearby
Cathedral Quarter is about 1 mile north of Derby, in Derby. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Cathedral Quarter is one of 31 places in Derby we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Jobs in DE1, DE22 and DE21 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on City Road, Lodge Lane and Green Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Cathedral Quarter include Little Chester (1 mile north-east), Derby (1 mile south), Darley Abbey (1 mile north), Litchurch (1 mile south-east) and Pear Tree (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oakwood (3 miles north-east), Shelton Lock (4 miles south-east), Spondon (3 miles east), Sunny Hill (3 miles south), Boulton (3 miles south-east) and Allenton (3 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Derby, Cathedral Quarter sees plenty of our work.
Around Cathedral Quarter
Around Cathedral Quarter, we work in homes near St Michael's Church, Al-Madinah School and Old Silk Mill pub and the streets around them. Also close by are Firs Estate School (0.9 miles south-west) and Al-Madinah School (within half a mile south-west). Cathedral Quarter’s nearest station is Derby station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Derby Old Gaol (under half a mile west) and Mackworth Castle (2.5 miles west).
How it works
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 we open a single tin. The work itself takes a full day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Ensure the area is dry
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
For a price in Cathedral Quarter, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Places near Cathedral Quarter
What else we do in Cathedral Quarter
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.
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 what we repair.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Should you replace it?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing usually wins. Prices start from £350. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No extra charge for your area
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cathedral Quarter
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Derby and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. There is no area surcharge for Cathedral Quarter. The price reflects:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
FAQs for Cathedral Quarter
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is there a smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
What we’re called out for in Cathedral Quarter
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Stains that will not shift
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- When it can be used again
- What protection goes down before work starts
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
