County Durham · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Dawdon homes
We travel to Dawdon for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A coloured bath you want in white
Bath re-enamelling in Dawdon without replacing anything
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We work on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are lots of chips and rust spots and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Dawdon and across County Durham.
- Location
- Dawdon (SR7)
- County
- County Durham
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to most of the day, including clearing up.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the following day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- The material, if you know it
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Dawdon questions
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.
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.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
What we are called out for in Dawdon
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Wear marks under the taps
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Comparing quotes
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- When it can be used again
How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Our work in Dawdon
Dawdon is about 1 mile south-east of Seaham, in County Durham. Jobs in Dawdon are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover all 329 towns and villages across County Durham. Our jobs stretch from Dawdon to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 17 miles away).
We work across the SR7 postcode area. That includes homes on Cottages Road, Robert Square and Gas Works Road. Dawdon is on the A182, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Dawdon include Seaham (1 mile north-west), Deneside (1 mile west), Dalton-le-Dale (1 mile west), Northlea (2 miles north-west) and New Seaham (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (10 miles west), Spennymoor (14 miles south-west), Chester-le-Street (10 miles west), Peterlee (5 miles south), Stanley (15 miles west) and Birtley (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Dawdon
We visit homes around Seaham High School, Ropery Walk Primary School and Church of St Hild and St Helen, among other places. The nearest railway station is Seaham station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Dalton Park (2.1 miles south-west) and Easington (2.9 miles south). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill.
Repair or replace in Dawdon?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the whole room anyway. Otherwise, resurfacing generally wins. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Dawdon. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
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