Sunderland · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in High Dubmire, Sunderland
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in High Dubmire, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- Lots of chips and rust spots
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Holes rusted through the metal
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
Bath re-enamelling in High Dubmire, done in place
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, so we do not cut corners on it. Whether it’s a coating lifting around the plughole and wear marks under the taps, we can help, on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths alike.
Every job is backed for twelve months in High Dubmire and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- High Dubmire (DH4)
- Area hub
- Sunderland
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes most of the day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s usually ready the day after.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
For a price in High Dubmire, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Never use suction bath mats
- Have chips seen to early
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Repair dripping taps early
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
High Dubmire questions
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in High Dubmire.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, normally with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
When to call us in High Dubmire
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Before you book anyone
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How the room is protected while they work
Towns and villages near High Dubmire
Also in High Dubmire
Can I fix it myself?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure 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 will 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.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A photo taken from further back
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Repair or replace: which is better?
There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing usually wins. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for High Dubmire. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why High Dubmire customers choose us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About High Dubmire
High Dubmire is about 1 mile west of Houghton-le-Spring, in Sunderland. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 75 places in Sunderland. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 12 miles away.
Here we cover the DH4 postcode area. Local streets include Churchill Square, Moorsfield and Disraeli Street. Close by, we cover Chilton Moor (1 mile south-west), Fence Houses (1 mile north-west), Houghton-le-Spring (1 mile east), Newbottle (1 mile north-east) and Philadelphia (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sunderland (5 miles north-east), Washington (4 miles north), Sunniside (6 miles north-east), Fulwell (7 miles north-east), Hendon (6 miles north-east) and Ford (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near High Dubmire
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Mill Public House, Houghton-le-Spring Rectory park and Dubmire Primary. You’ll also find St Andrew (within half a mile south-west) and Kepier School (0.7 miles east). The nearest railway station is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 3.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include East and Middle Herrington (2.7 miles north-east) and Chester Le Street Hospital (3.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Washington and Warden Law.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
