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Bath Re-enamelling for Etherley Grange homes

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Etherley Grange, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A coloured bath you want in white
  • Several chips and rust patches
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Etherley Grange

Bath re-enamelling at your home in Etherley Grange

Resurfacing renews the entire surface of the bath without taking anything out. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. Common call-outs are for several chips and rust patches and an old resurfacing that’s failing, across pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays.

Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Area
Etherley Grange (DL14)
Area hub
County Durham
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

How the visit works

On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take the best part of a day. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
  2. Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Ask for a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

Landlord and trade work in Etherley Grange

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

If you manage property in Etherley Grange, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • What kind of damage it is
  • The material and finish
  • How much damage there is

Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

How to get a fixed quote

You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • What it’s made of, if you know

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.

Aftercare tips

So the finish stays in good condition for years:

  • Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
  • A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
  • Do not leave a chip unrepaired
  • Never use suction bath mats

Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.

Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.

Etherley Grange and nearby

Etherley Grange is about 1 mile west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. We visit homes and businesses in Etherley Grange and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Our repair technicians cover all 329 towns and villages across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Etherley Grange to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 23 miles away).

We work across the DL14 postcode area. Other places close to Etherley Grange include Etherley Dene (1 mile south-east), Woodside (1 mile north-west), Escomb (1 mile north-east), Witton Park (1 mile north-west) and Phoenix Row (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (10 miles north-east), Consett (15 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (6 miles east), Spennymoor (5 miles north-east), Chester-le-Street (15 miles north) and Stanley (15 miles north).

Near you in Etherley Grange

Around Etherley Grange, we work in homes near Escomb Primary School, St John's School & Sixth Form College - A Catholic Academy and Escomb Church. Also close by are St John's School & Sixth Form College - A Catholic Academy (1 mile east) and The Masons Arms (0.6 miles east). Etherley Grange’s nearest station is Bishop Auckland station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include No. 42 (1.8 miles north-east) and Auckland Castle (2 miles north-east).

Map of Etherley Grange © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

Etherley Grange: your questions answered

Are you accredited?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

What do you need from me?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

What happens after I send photos?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

Do the materials smell?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.

How long does re-enamelling last?

Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

What we cannot put right

We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
  • Holes rusted through the metal
  • Leaks from fittings rather than the bath

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we repair

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

Materials and what they mean for the repair

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.

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.

Do you need bath re-enamelling in Etherley Grange?

Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Wear marks under the taps
  • A roll-top that’s seen better days
  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
  • Stains that will not shift

What your quote should include

  • Aftercare advice
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • If travel is included in the price
  • Whether they match the colour on site

Our hiring checklist

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