County Durham · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Durham
Our repair technicians come to Durham for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Stains that will not shift
Bath re-enamelling in Durham without replacing anything
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. We’re frequently asked to fix thin, worn enamel in places and an old resurfacing that’s failing, across basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and pressed steel baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Area
- Durham (DH1)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a full day for most jobs. The room is left tidy and you will know when it can be used.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Advice
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Never use suction bath mats
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Store bottles off the bath
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the entire bath
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A metal bath with a through crack
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
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Durham: your questions answered
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send photos.
Does re-enamelling smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Usually one day, with the bath ready the day after. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
When to call us in Durham
Enamel does not fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.
Look out for these signs:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Stains that won’t shift
Questions to ask before you book
- How long it needs to cure
- Aftercare advice
- How your room will be protected
- How the colour is matched
About Durham
Durham is about 11 miles south-west of Sunderland, in County Durham. We visit customers in Durham and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We cover all 329 towns and villages in County Durham. Our jobs stretch from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 15 miles away).
Our visits in DH1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Market Place and Cooper Square. Durham is on the A167 and A177, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Durham include Elvet (1 mile south), Crossgate (1 mile south-west), Gilesgate (1 mile east), Neville's Cross (1 mile south-west) and Old Durham (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Consett (12 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles south), Bishop Auckland (10 miles south-west), Spennymoor (6 miles south), Seaham (10 miles east) and Chester-le-Street (5 miles north). Being one of County Durham’s larger places, Durham is somewhere we visit often.
Local landmarks in Durham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Traveller's Rest Public House, St Leonard's Catholic School and Old Durham Gardens, among other places. Nearby too are Durham Sixth Form Centre (under half a mile south), United Reformed Church (less than half a mile south), Durham University Library and Collections (1 mile south) and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles south-west). Durham has its own railway station: Durham station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Durham Museum (0.6 miles south) and Broom (1.9 miles west).
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Repair or replace in Durham?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of 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 Durham customers choose us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No need to remove anything
- One price list for the entire UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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