Sefton · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ford, Sefton
Damaged bath in Ford? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Bath re-enamelling in Ford without replacing anything
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is generally the most cost-effective option. There’s no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. Common call-outs are for thin, worn enamel in places and an old resurfacing that’s failing, on acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Ford as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Ford (L21, L30, L23)
- Region
- Sefton
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take the best part of a day.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Common problems we fix in Ford
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is normally as strong as ever.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What aftercare is recommended
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether they match the colour on site
Should you replace it?
A replacement often means several trades over several days. Resurfacing takes one technician and usually a day, and the bath is usable the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Ford. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why book with us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colour-matched on site
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Ford: your questions answered
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Will there be fumes?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send pictures.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote, typically with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How long will the bath be out of use?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
Other services in Ford
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Respect the curing time we give you
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, particularly where water is hard, so limescale can’t build up.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A bath that’s rusted through
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Ford and nearby
Ford is about 1 mile east of Crosby, in Sefton. We travel to customers in Ford, so there’s no workshop to go to. We cover all 36 towns and villages across Sefton, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Liverpool, about 6 miles away.
Jobs in L21, L30 and L23 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Ford Lane, Moss Lane and Bark Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Ford include Litherland (1 mile south), Orrell (1 mile south), Bootle (1 mile south-east), Netherton (1 mile north-east) and Old Roan (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Southport (11 miles north), Formby (6 miles north-west), Maghull (3 miles north-east), Lydiate (4 miles north-east), Freshfield (6 miles north-west) and Little Altcar (5 miles north-west). Ford is one of the larger places we cover in Sefton.
Near you in Ford
We visit homes around Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, South Sefton College and Litherland High School, among other places. You’ll also find Our Lady Queen of Peace (under half a mile west), Potter's Barn (1.2 miles south-west) and Cookson's Bridge pub (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Seaforth & Litherland station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Liverpool Scottish Regimental Museum (1.2 miles north-west) and Clock View Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Crosby Marina.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear photos are usually enough. Try to include:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any details about the material
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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