Northamptonshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Helmdon, Northamptonshire
Damaged bath in Helmdon? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
- Access to the area
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 play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Helmdon
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. Common call-outs are for a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and lots of chips and rust spots, across cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Helmdon (NN13)
- Region
- Northamptonshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take most of the day. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Helmdon
Will the bath be moved?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How do I book?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
About Helmdon
Helmdon is about 4 miles north of Brackley, in Northamptonshire. Jobs in Helmdon are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 364 towns and villages across Northamptonshire. Our jobs stretch from Helmdon to Birmingham (41 miles away).
Every address in NN13 is within our area. Local streets include Station Road, Bell Close and Church Street, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Greatworth (2 miles west), Whitfield (3 miles south-east), Brackley (4 miles south), Turweston (4 miles south) and Evenley (5 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Northampton (15 miles north-east), Daventry (12 miles north), Towcester (7 miles east), Wolverton (14 miles east), Stony Stratford (12 miles east) and East Hunsbury (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Helmdon
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Mary Magdalene and Helmdon Primary School. Other landmarks nearby include Astwell Castle Farm (uninhabited portions) (1.2 miles east) and Brackley Community Hospital (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Helmdon include Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Helmdon, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Other services in Helmdon
What we are called out for in Helmdon
Often the bath has just had decades of use, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is usually as strong as ever.
Customers typically contact us about:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Wear marks under the taps
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
- When it can be used again
- What preparation is included
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
