Bradford · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Cottingley, Bradford
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Cottingley. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Bath re-enamelling in Cottingley without replacing anything
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. Whether it’s enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, we can help, on pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths alike.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Cottingley (BD16)
- Area hub
- Bradford
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A bath that is rusted through
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Cottingley
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
What else we do in Cottingley
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Landlord and trade work in Cottingley
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
How the visit works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job generally takes the best part of a day. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
About Cottingley
Cottingley is about 1 mile south of Bingley, in Bradford. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover all 140 towns and villages in Bradford, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 12 miles away.
Our visits in BD16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as The Avenue, Manor Road and Main Street, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Cottingley: Lee Lane (1 mile west), Norr (1 mile south-west), Wilsden (1 mile south-west), Sandy Lane (1 mile south) and Bingley (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Bradford (4 miles south-east), Keighley (4 miles north-west), Baildon (3 miles north-east), Great Horton (4 miles south-east), Upper Green (4 miles south-east) and Wibsey (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Cottingley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Northcliffe Park, St Michael and All Angels and Dixons Cottingley Academy, among other places. Cottingley’s nearest station is Bingley station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lynfield Mount Hospital (1.7 miles south-east) and Kirkgate Shopping Centre (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Heaton Reservoir Nature Reserve and Idle Hill.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why Cottingley clients choose us
- Everything repaired in place
- No extra charge for your area
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common questions in Cottingley
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Do you come to Cottingley?
We do. We send a technician to Cottingley for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Cottingley
Often the bath has just had decades of use. The body of the bath is normally perfectly sound.
Customers generally contact us about:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
Questions to ask before booking
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
