Derbyshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Hartshorne homes
Damaged bath in Hartshorne? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Respect the curing time we give you
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale cannot build up.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
Bath re-enamelling in Hartshorne, done in place
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is generally the most cost-effective option. There is no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. We work on Victorian roll-tops, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths, and people most frequently call us about worn patches where water runs and sits and a peeling or bubbling previous coating.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Hartshorne (DE11)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Hartshorne
Hartshorne is about 2 miles east of Swadlincote, in Derbyshire. Jobs in Hartshorne are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Hartshorne is one of 532 places in Derbyshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Hartshorne to Birmingham (27 miles away).
All of DE11 is covered. Whether you live on Main Street, St Peter's Close and Kendricks Close or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Hartshorne, we cover Midway (1 mile west), Lower Midway (1 mile west), Woodville (1 mile south), Boundary (1 mile south-east) and Upper Midway (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Long Eaton (12 miles north-east), Sandiacre (13 miles north-east), Hilton (7 miles north-west), Measham (6 miles south), Melbourne (5 miles north-east) and Chellaston (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hartshorne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bull's Head pub, Hartshorne CofE Primary School and Church of St Peter. A little further out are Burton upon Trent Infirmary (5 miles west) and Bretby Castle (2.3 miles north-west).
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. 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.
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to most of the day, tidy-up included.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Hartshorne, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A bath that is rusted through
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
Most clients in Hartshorne get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Nearby places to Hartshorne
Other services in Hartshorne
What we’re called out for in Hartshorne
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Comparing quotes
- When it can be used again
- If travel is included in the price
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How your room will be protected
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
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.
Common questions in Hartshorne
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out if you’d like.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, so Hartshorne is covered. Prices do not change with location.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hartshorne
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
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