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Bath Re-enamelling in Coxhoe
Damaged bath in Coxhoe? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which typically takes the best part of a day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Bath re-enamelling in Coxhoe without replacing anything
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Whether it’s a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, we can help.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Coxhoe (DH6)
- Region
- County Durham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- One picture of the whole bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
FAQs for Coxhoe
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Do you cover the entire of County Durham?
All of County Durham, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
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
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Coxhoe
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
Common problems we fix in Coxhoe
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
What to look for in a quote
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- If travel is included in the price
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How soon you can use it again
Repairing versus replacing in Coxhoe
A new bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and days without a bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Prices start from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Coxhoe. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Coxhoe
- We leave the room as we found it
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- No need to remove anything
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- Never use suction bath mats
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Coxhoe and the surrounding area
Coxhoe is about 4 miles east of Spennymoor, in County Durham. Clients in Coxhoe get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Coxhoe is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham where we work. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 20 miles away.
Every address in DH6 is covered. From Station Road, Station Road East and Leslie Villas or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Coxhoe include Cornforth (1 mile south-west), Tursdale (1 mile west), Metal Bridge (1 mile west), Bowburn (2 miles north-west) and Thinford (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (5 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (7 miles south-west), Bishop Auckland (8 miles south-west), Spennymoor (4 miles west), Seaham (10 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Coxhoe
We visit homes around Coxhoe Primary School and St Mary's Parish Church and Community Heritage Centre and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Thornlaw (2.9 miles north-east) and Sherburn Hospital (3.8 miles north).
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
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