Stoke-on-Trent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent
Damaged bath in Hartshill? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
When we would advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Hartshill
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Bath re-enamelling in Hartshill, done in place
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is generally the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. If you are dealing with worn patches where water runs and sits and an old resurfacing that’s failing, we can generally put it right, on pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and cast iron baths alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Hartshill (ST4, ST5, ST1)
- Area hub
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Hartshill questions
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, normally with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Will the bath be moved?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Does re-enamelling smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and days without a bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the entire surface with the bath left where it is. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hartshill
- One price list for the entire UK
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Repair dripping taps early
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 usually the cheaper route.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
What we do, step by step
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take the best part of a day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- 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.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
For a price in Hartshill, 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.
Advice
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Hartshill and nearby
Hartshill is about 1 mile west of Stoke-on-Trent, in Stoke-on-Trent. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Hartshill and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover 59 places across Stoke-on-Trent. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 32 miles away.
Here we cover the ST4, ST5 and ST1 postcode area. Whether you live on The Avenue, Lodge Road and Grice Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Hartshill, we cover Basford (1 mile north-west), May Bank (1 mile north-west), Wolstanton (2 miles north-west), Newcastle-under-Lyme (2 miles north-west) and Dimsdale (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Tunstall (3 miles north), Smallthorne (3 miles north), Ford Green (3 miles north-east), Crackley (4 miles north-west), Sneyd Green (3 miles north-east) and Bentilee (3 miles east).
What’s near Hartshill
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Jolly Potters pub and Thistley Hough Academy, among other places. Other local landmarks include Stoke-on-Trent College (0.9 miles north-east) and Church of the Holy Trinity (under half a mile north-west). Hartshill’s nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Minton Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and The Potteries Centre (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bignall Hill and Hem Heath Woods.
- Local facilities include Smallthorne Urban District (2.8 miles north-east)
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The material and finish
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A picture taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
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.
