Wigan · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Gathurst, Wigan
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Gathurst, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Bath re-enamelling in Gathurst without replacing anything
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Typical jobs include brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and chips and rust in more than one place, on acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Gathurst (WN5)
- Area hub
- Wigan
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a full day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
Most customers in Gathurst get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Gathurst?
Enamel wears gradually. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Wear marks under the taps
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Who will actually do the work
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A metal bath with a through crack
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Gathurst
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Nearby places to Gathurst
Also in Gathurst
Gathurst: your questions answered
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Access to the area
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Gathurst, and we will reply with a fixed price.
About Gathurst
Gathurst is about 1 mile north of Orrell, in Wigan. We visit customers in Gathurst, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Gathurst is one of 63 towns and villages in Wigan we cover. We work right across the region, from Gathurst to Liverpool (14 miles away).
We work across WN5. Neighbouring places we cover include Crooke (1 mile north-east), Shevington (1 mile north), Kitt Green (1 mile south-east), Marsh Green (1 mile east) and Beech Hill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Leigh (8 miles south-east), Ashton-in-Makerfield (5 miles south-east), Hindley (6 miles east), Atherton (9 miles east), Ince-in-Makerfield (4 miles east) and Standish (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Gathurst
In Gathurst, that means homes near St John Rigby College, St Francis of Assisi and Laithwaite Park, among other places. Also close by are The Old Springs pub (0.6 miles south-east), St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (1.2 miles north) and St Peter's Catholic High School (1.1 miles south). There is a railway station in Gathurst itself: Gathurst station. Well-known places in the area include Wrightington Hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Galleries (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Billinge Hill.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
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 is the part we put right.
Repair or replace: which is better?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s much quicker too. Prices start from £350. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
What you get with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
