Darlington · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Dalton-on-Tees homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Dalton-on-Tees and across Darlington. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
About our bath re-enamelling in Dalton-on-Tees
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. We’re frequently asked to fix a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, on acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Dalton-on-Tees (DL2)
- Region
- Darlington
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a full day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Have chips seen to early
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Fix dripping taps quickly
Dry the bath after use if possible, and rinse off any bath products.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
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Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Dalton-on-Tees
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Generally, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How do I book?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the following day. We give you timings with the 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 redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Are there extra charges for Dalton-on-Tees?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Should you replace it?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dalton-on-Tees
- Colour-matched on site
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About Dalton-on-Tees
Dalton-on-Tees is about 5 miles south of Darlington, in Darlington. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Dalton-on-Tees is one of 53 places in Darlington we cover. We work right across the region, from Dalton-on-Tees to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 36 miles away).
We cover every part of DL2. Local streets include Orchard Close and Northallerton Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Hurworth Place (1 mile north), Croft-on-Tees (1 mile north-west), Hurworth-on-Tees (1 mile north), Eryholme (2 miles east) and Dalton Gates (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Darlington (5 miles north), Harrowgate Hill (5 miles north), West Park (6 miles north), Eastbourne (4 miles north), Cockerton (5 miles north) and Rise Carr (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Dalton-on-Tees
In Dalton-on-Tees, that means homes near Hurworth House School, Hurworth School and Chequers Inn. The closest station to Dalton-on-Tees is Darlington station, about 3.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Darlington Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles north) and South Cowton Castle (3.5 miles south).
When to call us in Dalton-on-Tees
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
Look out for any of the following:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
