Lancashire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Holmes homes
Problem with your bath in Holmes? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Bath re-enamelling in Holmes, done in place
Resurfacing renews the whole surface of the bath without taking anything out. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. We are often asked to fix thin, worn enamel in places and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, in Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and cast iron baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Holmes (PR4)
- Region
- Lancashire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Holmes
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:
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether they match the colour on site
Should you replace it?
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Prices start from £350. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why us?
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colour-matched on site
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Work done at your home or business
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How to care for the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Repair dripping taps early
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.
Questions from Holmes
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Lancashire.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
Look after it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes most of the day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
If you manage property in Holmes, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Holmes
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
Where we work around Holmes
Holmes is about 6 miles east of Southport, in Lancashire. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in all 482 towns and villages in Lancashire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Holmes to Liverpool (about 18 miles away).
All of PR4 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Green Lane, Higher Lane and Taylor's Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Holmes: Mere Brow (1 mile west), Sollom (1 mile east), Tarleton (1 mile north-east), Mere Side (2 miles south) and Hundred End (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Preston (10 miles north-east), Chorley (9 miles east), Lytham St Anne's (8 miles north-west), Bamber Bridge (9 miles north-east), Leyland (7 miles east) and Fulwood (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Holmes
In Holmes, that means homes near Tarleton Academy and Bank Hall Gardens, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rufford station, about 3.1 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Greaves Hall (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Holmes include Mere Sands Wood and Martin Mere.
Nearby places to Holmes
Other services in Holmes
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
