Cumbria · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Howgill, Cumbria
We travel to Howgill for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Howgill
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. Typical jobs include an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and wear marks under the taps, in acrylic baths, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Howgill (LA10)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
What else we do in Howgill
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
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 won’t last.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
- How easy the damage is to reach
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.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A picture taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your LA10 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Should you replace it?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why us?
- Everything repaired in place
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How the visit works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job generally takes the best part of a day. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the following day.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
If you’re in Howgill and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Howgill
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
When to call us in Howgill
Hard water speeds up the wear, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Comparing quotes
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How soon you can use it again
Howgill and nearby
Howgill is about 8 miles east of Kendal, in Cumbria. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Howgill, so nothing has to leave your home. Our technicians cover 438 places across Cumbria. We work right across the region, from Howgill to Leeds (about 55 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of the LA10 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Sedbergh (2 miles south-east), Cautley (3 miles east), Dowbiggin (3 miles south-east), Grayrigg (4 miles west) and Killington (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Kendal (8 miles west), Windermere (14 miles west), Bowness-on-Windermere (14 miles west), Kentrigg (7 miles west), Kirkby Stephen (12 miles north-east) and Milnthorpe (12 miles south-west).
Around Howgill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Settlebeck School and Holy Trinity Church.
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A bath split right through the body
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Questions from Howgill
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Will there be fumes?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How long does re-enamelling last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
