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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Cotes, Cumbria
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Cotes, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Cotes
Resurfacing renews the entire surface of the bath without a refit. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. We’re frequently asked to fix a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and worn patches where water runs and sits, on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Cotes (LA8)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed price
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A photo taken from further back
- Any details about the material
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Details of any past repairs
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Common problems we fix in Cotes
Older baths frequently have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What prep work is covered
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Questions from Cotes
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Does re-enamelling smell?
A little, during the work. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
How long does re-enamelling last?
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.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Store bottles off the bath
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use 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.
Why repair rather than replace?
A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Re-enamelling is one technician, usually one day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Cotes clients choose us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
- Work done at your home or business
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cotes
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Cumbria and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
The process
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes the best part of a day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
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 price, not an estimate.
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Where we work around Cotes
Cotes is about 4 miles south-west of Kendal, in Cumbria. From the centre of Cotes to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 438 places across Cumbria. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 60 miles away.
Here we cover the LA8 postcode area. We also travel to Levens (1 mile south), Causeway End (1 mile south), Brigsteer (2 miles north), Sedgwick (2 miles east) and Leasgill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Kendal (4 miles north-east), Ulverston (13 miles south-west), Windermere (8 miles north-west), Grange-over-Sands (8 miles south-west), Ambleside (13 miles north-west) and Bowness-on-Windermere (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Cotes
In Cotes, that means homes near Church of St John the Evangelist, The Hare and Hounds pub and Levens CofE School. The nearest railway station is Oxenholme Lake District station, about 3.4 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (3.1 miles north-east) and Museum of Lakeland Life (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Cotes includes Cunswick Tarn and Whitbarrow.
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Other services in Cotes
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
