Northamptonshire · England

Bath Re-enamelling for Desborough homes

Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Desborough and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Desborough homes

About our bath re-enamelling in Desborough

We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. We work on pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays, and people most often call us about an outdated colour you’d like to change and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it.

All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Northamptonshire.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Area
Desborough (NN14)
County
Northamptonshire
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

How we price bath re-enamelling

Prices start from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The type of damage
  • The material
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.

How to get a fixed quote

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • The material, if you know it

You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and generally a day, with the bath back in use the following day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. 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.

Why us?

  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Do you need bath re-enamelling in Desborough?

Frequently the bath has just had decades of use. The body of the bath is normally perfectly sound.

Keep an eye out for these signs:

  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating

What to look for in a quote

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • How long it needs to cure

Choosing a repair company

Desborough and the surrounding area

Desborough is about 5 miles north-west of Kettering, in Northamptonshire. Customers in Desborough get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Desborough is one of 364 towns and villages in Northamptonshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Desborough to Birmingham (45 miles away).

Jobs in NN14 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Station Road, High Street and New Street or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Being close to the B576, Desborough is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Desborough, we cover Rothwell (2 miles south-east), Braybrooke (2 miles west), Harrington (2 miles south-west), Orton (3 miles south) and Stoke Albany (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Northampton (14 miles south), Corby (6 miles north-east), Kettering (5 miles south-east), Wellingborough (11 miles south-east), Rushden (14 miles south-east) and Market Harborough (5 miles north-west). Desborough is one of the larger places we cover in Northamptonshire.

Near you in Desborough

We visit homes around Havelock Infant School, Anglican And Methodist Church Of St Giles and The Oak Tree pub. For rail, the closest station is Market Harborough station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Draughton (4 miles south-west) and Carpetbagger Aviation Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Not far away are The Plens.

Map of Desborough © OpenStreetMap contributors

Honest limits

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • A bath split right through the body

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

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

FAQs for Desborough

Will the price change on the day?

If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

How soon can you come?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

Do you come to Desborough?

We do. We send a technician to Desborough for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Does re-enamelling smell?

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

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.

How to look after the repair

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Store bottles off the bath
  • Get any chip repaired quickly
  • Never use suction bath mats
  • Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish

Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.

Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.

What your bath is made of matters

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.

Cast iron

Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.

What happens on the day

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes the best part of a day. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
  4. We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

How to get a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Landlord and trade work in Desborough

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

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