Northumberland · England

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Catton, Northumberland

Our repair technicians come to Catton for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Catton

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Catton

When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, resurfacing is normally the best value. There is no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. We regularly repair basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and cast iron baths, and common reasons people get in touch are several chips and rust patches and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.

Where
Catton (NE47)
County
Northumberland
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Pressed steel

Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Catton

Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.

Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off

What your quote should include

  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • How the colour is matched
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

Our hiring checklist

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why Catton customers choose us

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Everything repaired in place

See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Common questions in Catton

Are there extra charges for Catton?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Do you resurface freestanding baths?

Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Can you fix a peeling bath coating?

Generally, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.

What information do you need?

Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Do you cover the entire of Northumberland?

All of Northumberland, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Looking after it afterwards

How the surface is treated afterwards matters:

  • Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Repair dripping taps early
  • Keep suction mats out of the bath
  • Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it

Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.

Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.

For landlords and businesses

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.

When we would advise against a repair

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • A bath split right through the body
  • A bath that’s rusted through
  • An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we work on in Catton

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

DIY repairs versus a professional job

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. 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.

The process

We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the work takes most of the day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
  3. The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Open a window if you can

How to get a price

We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.

Get a free quote

Advice

About Catton

Catton is about 18 miles west of Consett, in Northumberland. Jobs in Catton are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Catton is one of 189 places in Northumberland where we work. We work right across the region, from Catton to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 26 miles away).

We cover every part of the NE47 postcode area and the streets around it. We also travel to Allendale Town (1 mile south-east), Bearsbridge (3 miles west), Haydon Bridge (4 miles north), Chesterwood (4 miles north) and Bardon Mill (5 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hexham (7 miles north-east), Haltwhistle (9 miles north-west), Corbridge (11 miles north-east) and Stocksfield (15 miles east).

Local landmarks in Catton

Typical jobs here are in homes near Crown pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Catton is Haydon Bridge station, roughly 4.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Classic Sci-Fi (1.4 miles south) and Langley Castle (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Allendale Co-operative Society.

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