County Durham · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Eggleston, County Durham
Bath re-enamelling in and around Eggleston: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
About our bath re-enamelling in Eggleston
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. If you are dealing with worn patches where water runs and sits and lots of chips and rust spots, we can generally put it right, on acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and pressed steel baths alike.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Eggleston (DL12)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Eggleston
Eggleston is about 13 miles west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Customers in Eggleston get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Eggleston is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham where we work. We work right across the region, from Eggleston to Newcastle upon Tyne (30 miles away).
Every address in DL12 is covered. Neighbouring places we cover include Romaldkirk (1 mile south), Mickleton (2 miles west), Cotherstone (3 miles south), East Briscoe (3 miles south-west) and Kinninvie (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bishop Auckland (13 miles east), Shildon (14 miles east), Crook (12 miles north-east), Barnard Castle (5 miles south-east), Willington (14 miles north-east) and New Shildon (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Eggleston
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Moorcock Inn and Church of Holy Trinity, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Cotherstone Castle (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Scarney Hill.
Eggleston questions
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Is there a smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across County Durham.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
When we would advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A bath split right through the body
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
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. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why us?
- Colour-matched on site
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The colour and finish to match
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Eggleston. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Store bottles off the bath
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Never use suction bath mats
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Different materials, different repairs
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
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
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The process
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes most of the day, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Make sure the area is dry
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
