Nottinghamshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Fernwood homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Fernwood, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Fernwood
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. If you are dealing with an old resurfacing that’s failing and staining under the taps and around the waste, we can help.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Fernwood (NG24)
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: 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. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Fernwood
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Can I fix it myself?
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.
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.
Landlord and trade work in Fernwood
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
How it works
You don’t need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take most of the day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can typically be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
Most customers in Fernwood get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Fernwood
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
Fernwood and the surrounding area
Fernwood is about 2 miles south-east of Newark-on-Trent, in Nottinghamshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover 329 places across Nottinghamshire. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 62 miles away.
Here we cover the NG24 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Gardiner Avenue, Camdale Lane and Johnsons Road. We also cover the places around Fernwood: Balderton (1 mile north-west), Claypole (2 miles south-east), Coddington (2 miles north), Barnby in the Willows (2 miles north-east) and Newark-on-Trent (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Carlton (14 miles west), Netherfield (14 miles south-west), Bingham (10 miles south-west), Radcliffe on Trent (13 miles south-west), Calverton (13 miles west) and Cotgrave (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Fernwood
Around Fernwood, we work in homes near The Newark Academy, Chuter Ede Primary School and St Giles' Church. For rail, the closest station is Newark Northgate station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Town Hall (2.6 miles north-west) and Newark Hospital (2 miles north-west).
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
FAQs for Fernwood
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you come to Fernwood?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Fernwood from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Will there be fumes?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Fernwood and the rest of Nottinghamshire. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
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Do you need bath re-enamelling in Fernwood?
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Stains that will not shift
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
What your quote should include
- If travel is included in the price
- When it can be used again
- How your room will be protected
- What prep work is covered
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
