East Riding of Yorkshire · England

Bath Re-enamelling for Fridaythorpe homes

Problem with your bath in Fridaythorpe? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Thin, worn enamel in places
  • An old resurfacing that is failing
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath re-enamelling in Fridaythorpe

Different materials, different repairs

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Bath re-enamelling at your home in Fridaythorpe

Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Our technicians work on acrylic baths, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays, and common reasons people contact us are a coating lifting around the plughole and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.

Area
Fridaythorpe (YO25)
Area hub
East Riding of Yorkshire
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white

Work for landlords and builders

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Fridaythorpe use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

The process

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a full day.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
  3. Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
  4. The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
  5. Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the next day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Get a quote

To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Get a free quote

Related advice

When we would advise against a repair

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.

What we work on

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

FAQs for Fridaythorpe

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Are there extra charges for Fridaythorpe?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Will the price change on the day?

If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can landlords book you?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

What does bath re-enamelling cost?

Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your YO25 postcode.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.

Can a failed resurfacing be redone?

Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.

When to call us in Fridaythorpe

Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, with nothing wrong except the surface. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is typically as strong as ever.

The most common problems we are called about are:

  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • A coloured bath you want in white
  • Thin, worn enamel in places

What to look for in a quote

  • How long it needs to cure
  • If travel is included in the price
  • How to care for the finish
  • Who will actually do the work

Choosing a repair company

DIY repairs versus a professional job

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

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.

How we price bath re-enamelling

Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:

  • How many areas need work
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Fridaythorpe. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

How to get a fixed quote

Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. It helps if you send:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A picture taken from further back
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

Covering Fridaythorpe

Fridaythorpe is about 8 miles north-east of Pocklington, in East Riding of Yorkshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 299 towns and villages in East Riding of Yorkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 39 miles away.

Every address in YO25 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Main Street, Manor Garth and Back Street and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Fridaythorpe: Huggate (2 miles south), Wetwang (4 miles east), Painsthorpe (4 miles west), Uncleby (4 miles west) and Wharram le Street (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Driffield (9 miles east), Pocklington (8 miles south-west), Market Weighton (11 miles south), Stamford Bridge (10 miles west), Nafferton (11 miles east) and Holme upon Spalding Moor (14 miles south).

What’s near Fridaythorpe

Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Mary and The Manor Inn. Nearby you will also find The Computer Sheds (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Fridaythorpe include Bishop Wilton Wold.

Map of Fridaythorpe © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • Colour-matched on site
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Work done at your home or business

Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

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