Cheshire East · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Illidge Green
Problem with your bath in Illidge Green? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A coating lifting around the plughole
About our bath re-enamelling in Illidge Green
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is normally the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Our technicians work on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops, and common reasons people contact us are a roll-top that’s seen better days and thin, worn enamel in places.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Cheshire East.
- Where
- Illidge Green (CW11)
- Region
- Cheshire East
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Illidge Green and nearby
Illidge Green is about 3 miles north-east of Sandbach, in Cheshire East. Whether you’re in the middle of Illidge Green or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 254 towns and villages across Cheshire East, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 22 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CW11. Other places close to Illidge Green include Arclid (1 mile south), Brownedge (1 mile west), Brereton Green (1 mile north-west), Arclid Green (1 mile south) and Brickhouses (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crewe (7 miles south-west), Macclesfield (10 miles north-east), Congleton (4 miles east), Wilmslow (12 miles north), Nantwich (11 miles south-west) and Knutsford (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Illidge Green
We visit homes around Brereton CofE Primary School and St Oswald's Church, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Holmes Chapel station, about 2.7 miles north-west. For a walk, there is Astbury Mere and Brookhouse Moss.
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Towns and villages near Illidge Green
What else we do in Illidge Green
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The colour and finish to match
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- One picture of the entire bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- A bath that’s rusted through
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
Should you replace it?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is normally much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s much quicker too. Prices start from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why book with us
- Colour-matched on site
- We leave the room as we found it
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- No need to remove anything
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Common questions in Illidge Green
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
How long is the bath unusable?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
How long does re-enamelling last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
What we do, step by step
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 with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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