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Bath Re-enamelling in Haxby
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Haxby and the surrounding area, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A coating lifting around the plughole
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Haxby
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we do not cut corners on it. Common call-outs are for an old resurfacing that’s failing and lots of chips and rust spots, in basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Haxby (YO32)
- Area hub
- York
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Haxby
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Also in Haxby
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A bath that is rusted through
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Haxby?
Enamel does not fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Comparing quotes
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How to look after the finish
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes most of the day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- 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
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
About Haxby
Haxby is about 4 miles north of York, in York. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Haxby is one of 79 places in York where we work. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 24 miles away.
Our visits in YO32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Wandhill, Kennedy Drive and Uppercroft and the roads around them. If you are just outside Haxby, we cover Wigginton (1 mile north-west), Earswick (1 mile east), Towthorpe (2 miles east), Strensall (2 miles north-east) and West Lilling (5 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover York (4 miles south), Clementhorpe (4 miles south), Bishophill (4 miles south), Hungate (4 miles south), Clifton (3 miles south) and Tang Hall (4 miles south). Haxby is one of the larger places we cover in York.
What’s near Haxby
We visit homes around St Mary's Church, Joseph Rowntree School and Headlands Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Poppleton station, about 3.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are York Castle (4.1 miles south) and White Cross Court Rehabilitation Hospital (3 miles south). Not far away are Siward's Howe.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Haxby
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- One price list for the whole UK
- Everything repaired in place
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Questions from Haxby
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
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.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the next day. We will confirm timings when we quote.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
