County Durham · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in High Forge, County Durham
Bath re-enamelling across High Forge and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
About our bath re-enamelling in High Forge
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is usually the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Our technicians work on acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths, and people most frequently call us about several chips and rust patches and staining under the taps and around the waste.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- High Forge (DH9)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
Different materials, different repairs
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 and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes the best part of a day, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
Email us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your DH9 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Store bottles off the bath
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
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How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The colour and finish to match
- What the surface is made of
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Make sure they show:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
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’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Covering High Forge
High Forge is about 2 miles north-east of Stanley, in County Durham. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover all 329 towns and villages across County Durham. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away.
All of DH9 is within our area. If you’re just outside High Forge, we cover Beamish (1 mile south), High Urpeth (1 mile east), West Pelton (1 mile south-east), No Place (1 mile south-west) and High Handenhold (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (8 miles south-east), Consett (8 miles west), Spennymoor (13 miles south), Seaham (12 miles east), Chester-le-Street (3 miles south-east) and Peterlee (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in High Forge
In High Forge, that means homes near The Shepherd & Shepherdess pub, Beamish Primary School and Church of St Paul and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chester-Le-Street station, about 3.4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Lambton Castle (4.5 miles east) and Ankers House Museum (3.5 miles south-east).
Repair or replace in High Forge?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why book with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One price list for the entire UK
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
FAQs for High Forge
Will the new finish last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Do you cover High Forge?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to High Forge from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, often. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
How long will the bath be out of use?
One day for most baths, ready the following day. We will confirm timings when we quote.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
