County Durham · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Gilesgate, County Durham
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Gilesgate. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Wear marks under the taps
- Chips and rust in more than one place
When a repair is not the answer
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- A metal bath with a through crack
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Gilesgate
We re-enamel plenty of period and roll-top baths, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Our repair technicians work on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and worn patches where water runs and sits.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Gilesgate (DH1)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Other services in Gilesgate
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Gilesgate
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Do you work in Gilesgate?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Gilesgate for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, frequently. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
What affects the price in Gilesgate
Prices start from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Gilesgate. The price depends on:
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Gilesgate. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
- A photo taken from further back
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Should you replace it?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is generally much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
What you get with us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A fixed quote before booking
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
When to call us in Gilesgate
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.
Clients usually contact us about:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Several chips and rust patches
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who turns up on the day
Gilesgate and nearby
Gilesgate is about 1 mile east of Durham, in County Durham. Whether you are in the middle of Gilesgate or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 329 towns and villages across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away.
Every address in DH1 is within our area. Local streets include Mill Lane, Green Lane and Oak Avenue. Main roads around Gilesgate include the A181 and A690, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Gilesgate include Old Durham (1 mile south), Durham (1 mile west), Belmont (1 mile east), Moor End (1 mile north-east) and Elvet (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Consett (13 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles south), Bishop Auckland (10 miles south-west), Spennymoor (6 miles south), Seaham (9 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Gilesgate
We visit homes around Durham Sixth Form Centre, Chorister School and Durham University Library and Collections, among other places. You’ll also find The Dun Cow Public House (0.7 miles south-west), St Giles Church (less than half a mile south-west), Old Durham Gardens (0.7 miles south) and Durham Gilesgate Primary School (less than half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Durham station, roughly 1.1 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Kepier Hospital (within half a mile west) and The Gates Shopping Centre (1 mile west).
- Other local spots include Durham (1.2 miles west)
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a full day. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
If you are in Gilesgate and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Landlord and trade work in Gilesgate
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
