County Durham · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Close House
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Close House and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Common questions in Close House
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Bath re-enamelling in Close House, done in place
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. Typical jobs include chips and rust in more than one place and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, in cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Where
- Close House (DL14)
- Region
- County Durham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Close House. The price reflects:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How much damage there is
Compared with replacing, 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.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
What your bath is made of matters
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 the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Have chips seen to early
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
When to call us in Close House
Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Questions to ask before booking
- How the colour is matched
- How to care for the finish
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How your room will be protected
What we can’t put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A bath split right through the body
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes the best part of a day, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
We price from photos 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.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Where we work around Close House
Close House is about 2 miles east of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Close House is one of 329 places in County Durham we cover. We work right across the region, from Close House to Newcastle upon Tyne (24 miles away).
We cover every part of DL14. Jobs here include addresses on Close House, Stanley Street and Gibson Street. Nearby, we also work in Coundon Grange (1 mile west), Eldon (1 mile south), Eldon Lane (1 mile west), Coronation (1 mile west) and Grange Hill (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (10 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (3 miles south-east), Spennymoor (4 miles north), Chester-le-Street (15 miles north), Peterlee (14 miles north-east) and Stanley (15 miles north).
Landmarks near Close House
In Close House, that means homes near King James I Academy, Hackworth Park and Prince Bishops Community Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Shildon station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Bishop Auckland Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Spanish Gallery (1.8 miles north-west).
Towns and villages near Close House
Also in Close House
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