County Durham · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Fir Tree homes
Bath re-enamelling in Fir Tree without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Common questions in Fir Tree
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across County Durham.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Will there be fumes?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
About our bath re-enamelling in Fir Tree
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. If you are dealing with a peeling or bubbling previous coating and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Fir Tree (DL15)
- Region
- County Durham
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Fir Tree
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- An old resurfacing that is failing
What to look for in a quote
- If travel is included in the price
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, 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.
What affects the price in Fir Tree
Prices start from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Fir Tree. The price comes down to:
- The material and finish
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Send photos for a quote
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the entire bath
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Have chips seen to early
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
Repair or replace: which is better?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the entire room anyway. Otherwise, resurfacing normally wins. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why Fir Tree clients choose us
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Covering Fir Tree
Fir Tree is about 6 miles north-west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Fir Tree is one of 329 places in County Durham where we work. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 20 miles away.
Our visits in DL15 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Priorswood and Evergreen Court. Neighbouring places we cover include Crook (1 mile east), Low Beechburn (1 mile east), Roddymoor (2 miles north-east), Billy Row (2 miles north-east) and Sunniside (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Durham (10 miles north-east), Consett (10 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (10 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (6 miles south-east), Spennymoor (7 miles east) and Chester-le-Street (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Fir Tree
Around Fir Tree, we work in homes near Duke of York pub, among other places. Nearby you will also find Bishop Auckland Hospital (5.5 miles south-east) and Witton Castle (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Fir Tree includes Stanley Moss.
The process
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a full day, including clearing up.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- 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 generally be used the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Fir Tree
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in County Durham and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
