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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Farnley, Leeds

Damaged bath in Farnley? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
  • A coating lifting around the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath re-enamelling in Farnley?

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Farnley

If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Typical jobs include staining under the taps and around the waste and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, across basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and pressed steel baths.

You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.

Where
Farnley (LS21)
Area hub
Leeds
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

What we are called out for in Farnley

The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.

The most common problems we are called about are:

  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • A coloured bath you want in white

What your quote should include

  • What preparation is included
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • How soon you can use it again

Choosing a repair company

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.

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.

How the visit works

We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we are there, the work takes the best part of a day for most jobs. We leave the room clean.

  1. We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Open a window if you can

Get a quote

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Should I try a DIY kit first?

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

Aftercare tips

Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:

  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
  • Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
  • Repair dripping taps early
  • Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas

Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.

Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.

Why repair rather than replace?

Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.

What you get with us

  • Everything repaired in place
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

When a repair isn’t the answer

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
  • Holes rusted through the metal
  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back

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

What we work on

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

Farnley: your questions answered

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Can a failed resurfacing be redone?

Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

Do you resurface freestanding baths?

Yes. Inside and out.

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.

How long does re-enamelling take?

Most baths are done in a day, ready the next day. We give you timings with the quote.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Farnley

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.

Farnley and the surrounding area

Farnley is about 2 miles north-east of Otley, in Leeds. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Our technicians cover 198 places in Leeds, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 10 miles away.

We cover every part of the LS21 postcode area. Nearby, we also work in Lindley (1 mile north-east), Knotford (1 mile south-east), Leathley (1 mile east), Newall (1 mile south-west) and Otley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Leeds (10 miles south-east), Morley (13 miles south), Pudsey (9 miles south), Rothwell (14 miles south-east), Beeston (11 miles south-east) and Farsley (8 miles south).

Local landmarks in Farnley

We visit homes around Prince Henry's Grammar School, Church of All Saints and Otley the Whartons Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Farnley is Menston station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include John O'Gaunt's Castle (4.1 miles north) and Wharfedale Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Yeadon Tarn and The Chevin.

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