Cumbria · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Gawthrop homes
Problem with your bath in Gawthrop? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Stains that will not shift
About our bath re-enamelling in Gawthrop
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. Whether it’s stains that won’t shift and thin, worn enamel in places, we can typically put it right.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- Gawthrop (LA10)
- Region
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About Gawthrop
Gawthrop is about 11 miles east of Kendal, in Cumbria. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We cover all 438 towns and villages in Cumbria. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 50 miles away.
Our visits in LA10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Gawthrop include Dent (1 mile east), Deepdale (3 miles south-east), Dowbiggin (3 miles north), Sedbergh (4 miles north-west) and Cautley (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Kendal (11 miles west), Kentrigg (12 miles west), Kirkby Stephen (14 miles north), Milnthorpe (13 miles west), Staveley (15 miles north-west) and Levens (13 miles west).
Around Gawthrop
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Andrew's Church, The George And Dragon pub and Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School and the streets around them. Gawthrop’s nearest station is Dent station, roughly 4.4 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Dent Village Heritage Centre and Museum (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Aye Gill Pike.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What a repair can’t fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A bath split right through the body
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
What we’re called out for in Gawthrop
Often the bath has just had decades of use, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is typically as strong as ever.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Stains that won’t shift
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What your quote should include
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
How it works
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It generally takes the best part of a day, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Ensure the area is dry
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of damage
- How much damage there is
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send pictures for a quote
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A photo taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your LA10 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
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.
FAQs for Gawthrop
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Gawthrop?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your LA10 postcode.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Do you come to Gawthrop?
We do. We send a technician to Gawthrop for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What else we do in Gawthrop
Repair or replace in Gawthrop?
Replacing a bath generally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and typically one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Gawthrop. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why Gawthrop clients choose us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Cumbria and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
