Staffordshire · England

Bath Re-enamelling for Cranberry homes

Problem with your bath in Cranberry? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
  • Thin, worn enamel in places
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Cranberry

About our bath re-enamelling in Cranberry

Resurfacing renews the whole surface of the bath without a refit. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. We’re frequently asked to fix lots of chips and rust spots and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean, on pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Cranberry as everywhere else we work.

Area
Cranberry (ST21)
County
Staffordshire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish

What we’re called out for in Cranberry

Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • A roll-top that’s seen better days

What your quote should include

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What prep work is covered
  • How long it needs to cure
  • What aftercare is recommended

10 questions to ask before booking

Cranberry and the surrounding area

Cranberry is about 5 miles west of Stone, in Staffordshire. Anywhere in ST21, a technician comes to you. We cover 512 places in Staffordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 35 miles away.

Our visits in ST21 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Biddles Lane and Sandy Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Cotes Heath (1 mile south-east), Bowers (1 mile south-west), Standon (1 mile south-west), Cotes (1 mile south-east) and Walford (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Stafford (10 miles south-east), Newcastle-under-Lyme (7 miles north), Longton (7 miles north-east), Stone (5 miles east), Biddulph (14 miles north) and Alsager (12 miles north).

Local landmarks in Cranberry

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to All Saints CofE (C) First School and Church of St James, among other places. The nearest railway station is Barlaston station, roughly 4.1 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Castle Hill (3.9 miles west) and Harplands Hospital (5.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Jackon's Coppice and Marsh and Cop Mere.

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Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The material and finish
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Doing more than one item at once

Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

How to get a fixed quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • Any details about the material
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Something in shot to show the size

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

Keeping it looking good

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

  • Store bottles off the bath
  • Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
  • Repair dripping taps early
  • Do not leave a chip unrepaired

The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.

Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.

What your bath is made of matters

Pressed steel

Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.

Repair or replace in Cranberry?

A replacement often means several trades over several days. Re-enamelling is one technician, generally one day, and the bath is usable the day after. Prices start from £350. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.

Why Cranberry clients choose us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Work done at your home or business
  • One visit for most repairs

Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.

What happens on the day

When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a full day. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.

  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. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Get a quote

To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Get a free quote

Advice

Work for landlords and builders

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.

Cranberry: your questions answered

Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?

Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

How long is the bath unusable?

One day for most baths, ready the day after. We give you timings with the quote.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

Will there be fumes?

Yes, while we’re applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Cranberry?

Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your ST21 postcode.

How durable is a resurfaced bath?

Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.

When we’d advise against a repair

In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • A bath split right through the body
  • Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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