Staffordshire · England

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Cotton, Staffordshire

Our technicians come to Cotton for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A coloured bath you want in white
  • Thin, worn enamel in places
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Cotton homes

About our bath re-enamelling in Cotton

Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Whether it’s a roll-top that’s seen better days and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Where
Cotton (ST10)
Region
Staffordshire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

What we cannot put right

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

  • Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
  • Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
  • Steel that has corroded right through

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Different materials, different repairs

Acrylic

We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.

Why repair rather than replace?

If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is usually much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s much quicker too. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why us?

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • No need to remove anything
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

When to call us in Cotton

Older baths frequently have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.

People typically call us when they notice one of these:

  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
  • Stains that won’t shift

Before you book anyone

  • What prep work is covered
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How your room will be protected
  • What aftercare is recommended

How to compare quotes

Work for landlords and builders

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

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.

What bath re-enamelling costs

Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:

  • What the surface is made of
  • The type of damage
  • How many areas need work
  • Access to the area

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.

Getting a price from pictures

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Details of any past repairs
  • One picture of the whole bath
  • What it’s made of, if you know

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Questions from Cotton

Do you resurface freestanding baths?

Yes, frequently. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.

Do the materials smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

What happens after I send pictures?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.

Is there a smell?

There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.

How long does re-enamelling take?

Typically one day, with the bath ready the day after. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Our work in Cotton

Cotton is about 4 miles north-east of Cheadle, in Staffordshire. We travel to customers in Cotton, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Cotton is one of 512 places in Staffordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Cotton to Manchester (about 34 miles away).

Here we cover the ST10 postcode area. Streets in the area include Cotton Lane and Star Bank. Close by, we cover Upper Cotton (1 mile north-west), Broomyshaw (1 mile north), Windy Harbour (1 mile north), Oakamoor (1 mile south-west) and Whiston (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Newcastle-under-Lyme (14 miles west), Longton (10 miles west), Stone (13 miles south-west), Leek (8 miles north-west), Biddulph (13 miles north-west) and Kidsgrove (15 miles west).

Landmarks near Cotton

In Cotton, that means homes near The Faber Catholic Primary School and Church of St John Baptist. Well-known places in the area include Alton Castle (2.7 miles south) and Cheadle Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Cotton Dell.

Map of Cotton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Looking after it afterwards

It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:

  • Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
  • Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
  • Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish

Dry the bath after use if possible, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading 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. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a full day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
  2. Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Clear the area around the damage

Ask for a price

To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.

Get a fixed price

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