County Durham · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Hunwick
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Hunwick and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
About our bath re-enamelling in Hunwick
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without a refit. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. We regularly repair acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Hunwick and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Hunwick (DL15)
- County
- County Durham
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
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.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hunwick
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Places near Hunwick
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Hunwick and nearby
Hunwick is about 3 miles north of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Wherever you are in the DL15 postcode area, we come to you. Hunwick is one of 329 places in County Durham where we work. We work right across the region, from Hunwick to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 21 miles away).
We work across the DL15 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on West View, Oakfields and Wear View and the roads around them. Being close to the B6286, Hunwick is easy for our repair technicians to reach. Nearby, we also work in New Hunwick (1 mile south), North Bitchburn (1 mile west), High Grange (1 mile south-west), Howden-le-Wear (2 miles west) and Escomb (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Durham (8 miles north-east), Consett (12 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (7 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (3 miles south), Spennymoor (4 miles east) and Chester-le-Street (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Hunwick
In Hunwick, that means homes near Hunwick Primary School, St Paul The Apostle and Parkside Sports College. The closest station to Hunwick is Bishop Auckland station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop Auckland Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Auckland Castle (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hunwick include Stanley Moss.
Repair or replace in Hunwick?
Replacing a bath normally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, with the bath ready the following day. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Same prices wherever you are
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes most of the day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- 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.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the next day.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Hunwick. The price depends on:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
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.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- A photo taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your DL15 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Hunwick
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
How long is the bath unusable?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the next day. We give you timings with the quote.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
