County Durham · England
Bath Re-enamelling for High Shincliffe homes
Damaged bath in High Shincliffe? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Wear marks under the taps
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Bath re-enamelling in High Shincliffe, 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 don’t cut corners on it. Our technicians work on basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are wear marks under the taps and an outdated colour you’d like to change.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Location
- High Shincliffe (DH1)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in High Shincliffe
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is usually as strong as ever.
The things clients generally mention when they call are:
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Several chips and rust patches
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What prep work is covered
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath typically involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, and the bath can be used the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why us?
- Work done at your home or business
- We leave the room as we found it
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Steel that has corroded right through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
Towns and villages near High Shincliffe
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Landlord and trade work in High Shincliffe
If you manage property in High Shincliffe, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
High Shincliffe questions
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in High Shincliffe?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
Look after it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across County Durham.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
How long is the bath unusable?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
What affects the price in High Shincliffe
Prices start from £350. There’s no charge for travel to High Shincliffe. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the whole bath
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes most of the day, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in High Shincliffe, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
High Shincliffe and nearby
High Shincliffe is about 2 miles south-east of Durham, in County Durham. Wherever you are in the DH1 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in all 329 towns and villages in County Durham. We work right across the region, from High Shincliffe to Newcastle upon Tyne (17 miles away).
Jobs in DH1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on High Street, Quality Street and Mitford Close and the roads around them. We also travel to Shincliffe (1 mile north-west), Sherburn House (1 mile north-east), Bowburn (1 mile south-east), Houghall (1 mile west) and Old Durham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Consett (14 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (9 miles south), Bishop Auckland (9 miles south-west), Spennymoor (5 miles south-west), Seaham (9 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (7 miles north).
What’s near High Shincliffe
We visit homes around Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School, Old Durham Gardens and Belmont Community School, among other places. Also close by are Durham University Library and Collections (1.7 miles north-west) and Church of St Mary (0.6 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is Durham station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Gates Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north-west) and Sherburn Hospital (1.1 miles north-east).
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Durham (2.7 miles north-west)
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