Derby · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Derby
Our repair technicians come to Derby for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
About our bath re-enamelling in Derby
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, so we do not cut corners on it. Common call-outs are for several chips and rust patches and worn patches where water runs and sits, on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
Can I fix it myself?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Should you replace it?
A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing renews the whole surface with the bath left where it is. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No extra charge for your area
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How much damage there is
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What the surface is made of
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
If you are in Derby and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Derby and the surrounding area
Derby is in England. We visit clients in Derby and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. We cover 31 places in Derby. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 35 miles away.
Every address in DE24, DE21, DE23 and DE22 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Liversage Square, Edensor Square and Copecastle Square. Being close to the A6 and A38, Derby is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Derby, we cover Litchurch (1 mile east), Pear Tree (1 mile south), Cathedral Quarter (1 mile north), Osmaston (1 mile south-east) and Little Chester (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Oakwood (3 miles north-east), Shelton Lock (3 miles south-east), Spondon (3 miles east), Allestree (3 miles north), Mickleover (3 miles west) and Little Eaton (4 miles north).
Around Derby
We visit homes around Alvaston Park, St Chad's Church and Ye Olde Spa Inn Public House and the streets around them. Also close by are Derby St Chad's CofE (VC) Nursery and Infant School (under half a mile west), Derby Cathedral School (0.6 miles east) and Firs Estate School (0.6 miles west). The nearest railway station is Derby station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Royal Crown Derby Museum (less than half a mile east) and Derbion (0.5 miles north-east).
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Repair dripping taps early
- Avoid suction-cup mats
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Derby
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, with nothing wrong except the surface. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is normally as strong as ever.
Look out for any of the following:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Several chips and rust patches
Comparing quotes
- When it can be used again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
What we cannot put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Derby
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
Places near Derby
What else we do in Derby
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the work takes most of the day. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear the area around the damage
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Advice
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Derby
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
How long does re-enamelling take?
One day for most baths, ready the next day. We give you timings with the quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
