County Durham · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Leadgate, County Durham
Damaged bath in Leadgate? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Bath re-enamelling in Leadgate, done in place
Resurfacing renews the whole surface of the bath without taking anything out. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and people most frequently call us about a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Leadgate (DH8)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a full day, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
About Leadgate
Leadgate is about 1 mile east of Consett, in County Durham. Our technicians come to clients in Leadgate, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover all 329 towns and villages in County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Leadgate to Newcastle upon Tyne (11 miles away).
All of DH8 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Coniston Way, St Ives Gardens and Railway Street or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Close by, we cover Crookhall (1 mile south-west), Delves Lane (1 mile south), Blackhill (1 mile west), Consett (1 mile west) and Medomsley (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (11 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (15 miles south), Spennymoor (14 miles south-east), Chester-le-Street (9 miles east), Stanley (5 miles east) and Crook (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Leadgate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Ives, Leadgate Primary School - Split Site and Blackhill and Consett Park. Other landmarks nearby include Shotley Bridge Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Derwentside (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Currock Hill.
Landlord and trade work in Leadgate
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Leadgate use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
For anyone letting property in or around Leadgate, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
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.
Common questions in Leadgate
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes. Inside and out.
Do you cover Leadgate?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Leadgate. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How long is the bath unusable?
Generally one day, with the bath ready the next day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the whole bath
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Most clients in Leadgate get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Never use suction bath mats
- Repair dripping taps early
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
What we can’t put right
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
