Sunderland · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ford, Sunderland
Local bath re-enamelling for Ford: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Lots of chips and rust spots
About our bath re-enamelling in Ford
We re-enamel plenty of period and roll-top baths, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. Typical jobs include a bath in a colour that no longer suits and an old resurfacing that’s failing, on Victorian roll-tops, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Ford (SR4)
- Region
- Sunderland
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
What we can’t put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
FAQs for Ford
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Ford?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
What areas do you cover?
All of Sunderland, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Sunderland.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Repair or replace in Ford?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the entire room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why Ford customers choose us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour-matched on site
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Ford and nearby
Ford is about 1 mile west of Sunderland, in Sunderland. We visit customers in Ford, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We cover 75 places across Sunderland, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Ford to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 10 miles away).
We work across the SR4 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Fawn Road, Friar Road and Front Road. Close by, we cover South Hylton (1 mile west), Castletown (1 mile north-west), North Hylton (1 mile north-west), Hylton Red House (2 miles north) and Hylton Castle (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Washington (4 miles west), Houghton-le-Spring (5 miles south-west), Hetton-le-Hole (6 miles south), New Silksworth (3 miles south), Biddick Hall (4 miles north) and Brockley Whins (4 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Sunderland, Ford is somewhere we visit frequently.
Around Ford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Barnes Park, Highfield Academy and Church of The Good Shepherd. You will also find Sandhill View Academy (1.1 miles south), Grindon Hall Christian School (0.7 miles south-west) and The Willow Pond pub (0.7 miles east). Ford’s nearest station is Sunderland station, about 1.6 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Sunderland Royal Hospital (0.6 miles east) and East and Middle Herrington (2.6 miles south). Not far away are Warden Law and WWT Washington.
Landlord and trade work in Ford
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
If you manage property in Ford, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
Towns and villages near Ford
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How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which generally takes most of the day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
Upload photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Ford, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
What affects the price in Ford
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
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.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the whole bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Ford
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
People generally call us after spotting something like this:
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Several chips and rust patches
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Before you book anyone
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How soon you can use it again
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What happens if they find more damage
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
