Northamptonshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Laxton, Northamptonshire
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Laxton. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take most of the day. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- 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.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s usually ready the following day.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your NN17 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Laxton
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. If you are dealing with an outdated colour you’d like to change and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring, we can help.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.
- Location
- Laxton (NN17)
- Region
- Northamptonshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Laxton
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Several chips and rust patches
Questions to ask before booking
- Who turns up on the day
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
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. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Laxton. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Any details about the material
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Repair or replace in Laxton?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you are refitting the whole room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Our bath re-enamelling starts 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. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Laxton
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A fixed quote before booking
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Laxton: your questions answered
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
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.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Northamptonshire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Also near Laxton
Also in Laxton
Where we work around Laxton
Laxton is about 6 miles north-east of Corby, in Northamptonshire. Jobs in Laxton are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 364 places across Northamptonshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 55 miles away.
We cover every part of NN17 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also work in Harringworth (2 miles west), Barrowden (2 miles north), Seaton (3 miles north-west), Morcott (3 miles north-west) and Gretton (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Corby (6 miles south-west), Kettering (12 miles south-west), Market Harborough (14 miles west), Desborough (12 miles south-west), Raunds (15 miles south) and Burton Latimer (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Laxton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of All Saints, among other places. Not far away are Glapthorn Cow Pasture.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Laxton
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
