Rutland · England

Bath Re-enamelling in Glaston

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Glaston. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A roll-top that is seen better days
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Glaston

Bath re-enamelling in Glaston, done in place

Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. We work on pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and acrylic baths, and people most frequently call us about a coloured bath you want in white and thin, worn enamel in places.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish
Where
Glaston (LE15)
County
Rutland
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

When a repair is not the answer

We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • Holes rusted through the metal
  • Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
  • Acrylic that moves when you stand in it

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

What we work on

  • Acrylic baths
  • Cast iron baths
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Victorian roll-tops

Glaston: your questions answered

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

What information do you need?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

How soon can you come?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Is the work guaranteed?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Can you make a coloured bath white?

Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.

Can I fix it myself?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

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 affects the price in Glaston

Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • Access to the area
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Glaston. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

How to get a fixed price

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A picture taken from further back

For a price in Glaston, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Keeping it looking good

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

  • Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
  • Wash away dyes and oils after use
  • A dripping tap should be fixed promptly

Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.

Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.

Glaston and the surrounding area

Glaston is about 6 miles south-east of Oakham, in Rutland. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Glaston is one of 47 towns and villages in Rutland we cover. Our jobs stretch from Glaston to Birmingham (about 52 miles away).

All of LE15 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Church Lane, Manor Lane and Main Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Bisbrooke (1 mile south-west), Stoke Dry (1 mile south), Seaton (1 mile south), Morcott (2 miles east) and Harringworth (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Oakham (6 miles north-west), Barleythorpe (7 miles north-west), Cottesmore (8 miles north), Langham (7 miles north-west), North Luffenham (3 miles north-east) and Whissendine (10 miles north-west).

Local landmarks in Glaston

Our customers here include homes close to Uppingham Community College, The Old Pheasant pub and Church of St Andrew, among other places. The countryside around Glaston includes Great Merrible Wood and King's Hill.

Map of Glaston © OpenStreetMap contributors

When to call us in Glaston

Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • Thin, worn enamel in places
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • When it can be used again

Choosing a repair company

How the visit works

From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes the best part of a day, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
  3. We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
  4. We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
  5. Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the following day.

How to prepare

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Ensure the area is dry

Ask for a price

To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

For landlords and businesses

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Glaston use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

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