Northamptonshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Gartree
Bath re-enamelling across Gartree and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Gartree. The price depends on:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many areas need work
- How many items we do on one visit
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Gartree. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the whole bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Bath re-enamelling in Gartree, done in place
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, and we take our time over it. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are several chips and rust patches and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Gartree (LE16)
- County
- Northamptonshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Other services in Gartree
Can I fix it myself?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Questions from Gartree
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
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.
Will the bath be moved?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Gartree and the surrounding area
Gartree is about 2 miles north-west of Market Harborough, in Northamptonshire. From the centre of Gartree to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 364 places across Northamptonshire. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 39 miles away.
Jobs in LE16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Gallow Field Road and Welland Avenue. If you are just outside Gartree, we cover Lubenham (1 mile south), Market Harborough (2 miles south-east), Marston Trussell (2 miles south), Great Bowden (2 miles east) and Little Bowden (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Corby (11 miles east), Kettering (12 miles south-east), Desborough (7 miles south-east), Moulton (15 miles south), Burton Latimer (15 miles south-east) and Rothwell (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Gartree
In Gartree, that means homes near Robert Smyth Academy, Church of St Andrew and The Black Horse pub, among other places. Gartree’s nearest station is Market Harborough station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Arden (2.4 miles east) and Kibworth Harcourt Castle (3.5 miles north-west).
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the work takes a full day. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Have chips seen to early
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Fix dripping taps quickly
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.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Repairing versus replacing in Gartree
A refit takes several trades and several days. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, with the bath ready the following day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gartree
- No need to remove anything
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A fixed quote before you book
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
