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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Fiskerton, Nottinghamshire

Damaged bath in Fiskerton? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Fiskerton

When to call us in Fiskerton

Enamel does not fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use dull the surface, normally first under the taps and around the waste.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Lots of chips and rust spots
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • A coloured bath you want in white

Comparing quotes

  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What preparation is included
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

10 questions to ask before booking

Bath re-enamelling in Fiskerton, done in place

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. We regularly repair cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a roll-top that’s seen better days and wear marks under the taps.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Fiskerton and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Location
Fiskerton (NG25)
Area hub
Nottinghamshire
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Repair or replace: which is better?

For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s much quicker too. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Fiskerton

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.

How the visit works

Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes most of the day, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
  4. Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

How to get a price

For a price in Fiskerton, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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Different materials, different repairs

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.

FAQs for Fiskerton

How long is the bath unusable?

Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.

What information do you need?

Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Is my repair covered?

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

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Fiskerton?

Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Covering Fiskerton

Fiskerton is about 4 miles west of Newark-on-Trent, in Nottinghamshire. We travel to homes and businesses in Fiskerton and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We cover all 329 towns and villages in Nottinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Fiskerton to Birmingham (about 58 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: NG25. Whether you live on Station Road, Main Street and Claypit Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Fiskerton, we cover Morton (1 mile west), Brinkley (1 mile north-west), Bleasby (2 miles south-west), Upton (2 miles north) and Goverton (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Mansfield (13 miles north-west), Carlton (10 miles south-west), Sutton in Ashfield (15 miles west), Hucknall (13 miles west), Newark-on-Trent (4 miles east) and West Bridgford (13 miles south-west).

Near you in Fiskerton

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Southwell Minster School, St Denis' Church and The Bromley Arms Public House, among other places. There is a railway station in Fiskerton itself: Fiskerton station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Newark Castle (4.2 miles east) and Museum of Timekeeping (1.8 miles north).

Map of Fiskerton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The colour and finish to match
  • 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 play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

How to get a fixed quote

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

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • What it’s made of, if you know

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Keeping it looking good

Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:

  • Respect the curing time we give you
  • Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
  • Have chips seen to early

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.

The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.

What we cannot put right

Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:

  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
  • Steel that has corroded right through
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

What we work on

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

Should I try a DIY kit first?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

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, then guarantee it for a year.

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