Bradford · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Langbar
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Langbar, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Work for landlords and builders
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.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Langbar
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, with the bath ready to use the following day. Nothing is disconnected or removed. We regularly repair Victorian roll-tops, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are a peeling or bubbling previous coating and stains that won’t shift.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Langbar (LS29)
- Region
- Bradford
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Fix dripping taps quickly
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a full day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Langbar: your questions answered
What happens next?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out if you’d like.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Bradford.
How long does re-enamelling last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- The material and finish
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Langbar. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A picture taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Natural light rather than flash
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
What we are called out for in Langbar
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Several chips and rust patches
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
What a repair cannot fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Other services in Langbar
Our work in Langbar
Langbar is about 3 miles north-west of Ilkley, in Bradford. From the centre of Langbar to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 140 towns and villages across Bradford. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 16 miles away.
All of LS29 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also travel to Nesfield (1 mile south), Beamsley (1 mile north-west), Addingham (1 mile south-west), Hazlewood (2 miles north) and Small Banks (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bradford (12 miles south), Keighley (7 miles south), Bingley (8 miles south), Shipley (9 miles south), Baildon (8 miles south-east) and Great Horton (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Langbar
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Peter. The closest station to Langbar is Ilkley station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Ilkley Coronation Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Manor House (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Langbar includes Earl Seat.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
