Liverpool · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Gateacre, Liverpool
Damaged bath in Gateacre? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Bath re-enamelling in Gateacre, done in place
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. If you are dealing with a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, we can help, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Gateacre and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Gateacre (L25, L27, L26)
- Region
- Liverpool
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How much damage there is
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. Try to include:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Where you are, by postcode
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
What we’re called out for in Gateacre
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
What to look for in a quote
- How changes to the job are handled
- How to look after the finish
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Gateacre and the surrounding area
Gateacre is about 2 miles south of Huyton with Roby, in Liverpool. From the centre of Gateacre to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Gateacre is one of 52 towns and villages in Liverpool we cover.
Jobs in L25, L27 and L26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Out Lane, Bower Road and Wambo Lane. If you’re just outside Gateacre, we cover Woolton (1 mile south), Belle Vale (1 mile north), Netherley (1 mile north-east), Childwall (1 mile north-west) and Hunt's Cross (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Liverpool (3 miles north-west), Crosby (10 miles north-west), Everton (5 miles north-west), Orrell (8 miles north-west), Brighton-le-Sands (10 miles north-west) and Wavertree (3 miles west).
Near you in Gateacre
Around Gateacre, we work in homes near Carleton House Preparatory School, Reynolds Park and Belle Vale Community Primary School. Also close by are St Stephen's Church (under half a mile north-east), The Brown Cow pub (less than half a mile west) and Gateacre School (within half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is Hunts Cross station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Broadgreen Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and New Mersey Shopping Park (2.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Princes Park lake and Speke and Garston Coastal Reserve.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Little Woolton (less than half a mile north-east)
What a repair can’t fix
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A bath split right through the body
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Common questions in Gateacre
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
How long is the bath unusable?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Gateacre. Prices don’t change with location.
Will the new finish last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Should you replace it?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gateacre
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Work done at your home or business
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
How it works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take most of the day, including clearing up.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Advice
Also near Gateacre
Other services in Gateacre
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
