Sheffield · England

Bath Re-enamelling for Kimberworth homes

Bath re-enamelling for Kimberworth, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
  • Thin, worn enamel in places
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Kimberworth

Repair or replace in Kimberworth?

Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Prices start from £350. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Why us?

  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Kimberworth

Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, with the bath ready to use the following day. Nothing is disconnected or removed. We work on pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are a peeling or bubbling previous coating and a roll-top that’s seen better days.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Area
Kimberworth (S9, S61)
Region
Sheffield
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Do you need bath re-enamelling in Kimberworth?

A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Stains that won’t shift
  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating

Questions to ask before you book

  • What preparation is included
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • If travel is included in the price
  • How changes to the job are handled

Our hiring checklist

How it works

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take the best part of a day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
  3. The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

Before we arrive

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Make sure the area is dry

Ask for a price

Most customers in Kimberworth get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Sheffield and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Acrylic

We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.

What bath re-enamelling costs

Resurfacing from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Unusual colours or finishes

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.

How to get a fixed quote

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote.

When a repair is not the answer

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
  • Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

  • Cast iron baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Acrylic baths

Kimberworth and the surrounding area

Kimberworth is about 2 miles west of Rotherham, in Sheffield. Whether you’re in the middle of Kimberworth or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 118 towns and villages in Sheffield, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 27 miles away.

Jobs in S9 and S61 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Barrow Road, Dundas Road and Hill Top Lane, and we cover them all. Kimberworth is on the M1, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we cover Tinsley (1 mile south), Wincobank (1 mile west), Scholes (2 miles north), Firth Park (2 miles west) and Grimesthorpe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Sheffield (4 miles south-west), Netherthorpe (4 miles south-west), Upperthorpe (4 miles south-west), West End (5 miles south-west), Walkley (4 miles south-west) and Broomhall (5 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Kimberworth

Around Kimberworth, we work in homes near Blackburn Meadows, The Steel Foundry pub and Church of St Thomas, among other places. Also close by are Tinsley Meadows Primary School (0.7 miles south-east), Old Hall School (0.8 miles north) and Winterhill School (0.8 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Meadowhall station, about 0.6 miles south-west. A little further out are Doncaster Gate Hospital Rotherham (2.2 miles east) and York And Lancaster Regimental Museum (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Kimberworth include Greno Woods.

Map of Kimberworth © OpenStreetMap contributors

Looking after it afterwards

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Repair dripping taps early
  • Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
  • Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
  • Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish

A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, so limescale cannot build up.

Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.

Kimberworth questions

Can you resurface a pink bath in white?

Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, 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 will the bath be out of use?

Most baths are done in a day, ready the next day. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.

Can pets and children be at home?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.

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.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.

Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?

Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.

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