Derby · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Little Chester
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Little Chester, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A coloured bath you want in white
Bath re-enamelling in Little Chester without replacing anything
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. We regularly repair cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops, and common reasons people get in touch are worn patches where water runs and sits and a roll-top that’s seen better days.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.
- Area
- Little Chester (DE1, DE21, DE22)
- Area hub
- Derby
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
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 make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Little Chester
- Same prices wherever you are
- We leave the room as we found it
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Common problems we fix in Little Chester
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.
Customers usually contact us about:
- Wear marks under the taps
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A coloured bath you want in white
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
How it works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes the best part of a day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Little Chester
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
Where we work around Little Chester
Little Chester is about 1 mile north of Derby, in Derby. Our repair technicians come to customers in Little Chester and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Little Chester is one of 31 towns and villages in Derby we cover. We work right across the region, from Little Chester to Birmingham (36 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of DE1, DE21 and DE22. We regularly work on streets such as City Road, Lodge Lane and Roman Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Cathedral Quarter (1 mile south-west), Darley Abbey (1 mile north), Litchurch (1 mile south-east), Derby (1 mile south) and Allestree (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Shelton Lock (4 miles south), Spondon (3 miles east), Sunny Hill (3 miles south), Boulton (3 miles south-east), Allenton (3 miles south) and Sinfin (3 miles south).
Around Little Chester
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Coach and Horses pub, Derby Manufacturing UTC and Derwent Primary School and the streets around them. Also close by are Church of St Paul (under half a mile south) and Landau Forte College (less than half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Derby station, roughly 1.1 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Derbyshire Royal Infirmary (1.1 miles south) and Mackworth Castle (2.6 miles west).
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Little Chester: your questions answered
Do you come to Little Chester?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Little Chester and the rest of Derby. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Will the new finish last?
Look after it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Landlord and trade work in Little Chester
For anyone letting property in or around Little Chester, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
