Lancashire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Caton homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Caton, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
About our bath re-enamelling in Caton
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without a refit. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. Common call-outs are for a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Lancashire.
- Where
- Caton (LA2)
- Region
- Lancashire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Should you replace it?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Caton
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Other services in Caton
Caton: your questions answered
How long will the bath be out of use?
Typically one day, with the bath ready the day after. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
What affects the price in Caton
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
- Where you are, by postcode
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Caton, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Have chips seen to early
- Never use suction bath mats
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
The process
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes most of the day, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Landlord and trade work in Caton
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Caton use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Covering Caton
Caton is about 4 miles north-east of Lancaster, in Lancashire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover all 482 towns and villages across Lancashire. Our jobs stretch from Caton to Manchester (46 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of LA2 and the streets around it. From Artlebeck Road, Hornby Road and Brookhouse Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Halton Green (1 mile north-west), Halton (2 miles west), Bulk (3 miles west), Quernmore (3 miles south) and Lancaster (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Morecambe (6 miles west), Heysham (7 miles west), Garstang (12 miles south), Westfield War Memorial Village (4 miles south-west), Sandylands (7 miles west) and Carnforth (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Caton
In Caton, that means homes near Caton Community Primary School, St Paul's Church and The Ship Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Lancaster station, about 4.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lancaster Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and Lancaster Moor Hospital (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Caton include Grit Fell.
Common problems we fix in Caton
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Clients normally contact us about:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Wear marks under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
