Derbyshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Long Eaton homes
Damaged bath in Long Eaton? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Bath re-enamelling in Long Eaton, done in place
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. If you’re dealing with an outdated colour you’d like to change and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Area
- Long Eaton (NG10, DE72)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow most of the day. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- 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 about parking or access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Repair dripping taps early
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Re-enamelling is one technician, usually one day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Long Eaton
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Everything repaired in place
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
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How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear photos are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A picture taken from further back
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
What we are called out for in Long Eaton
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
The things clients generally mention when they call are:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Stains that will not shift
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Questions to ask before you book
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Questions from Long Eaton
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, 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 quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Generally one day, with the bath ready the day after. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Long Eaton
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
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.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Long Eaton and nearby
Long Eaton is about 7 miles south-west of Nottingham, in Derbyshire. Clients in Long Eaton get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in 532 places in Derbyshire. Our jobs stretch from Long Eaton to Birmingham (39 miles away).
All of NG10 and DE72 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Market Place, High Street and Main Street or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. You’ll find Long Eaton on the A6005 and B6002, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Sawley (1 mile south-west), Thrumpton (2 miles south-east), Barton in Fabis (3 miles east), Ratcliffe on Soar (3 miles south) and Kingston on Soar (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Swadlincote (14 miles south-west), Ilkeston (6 miles north), Belper (12 miles north-west), Heanor (9 miles north), Ripley (12 miles north-west) and Langley Mill (9 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Derbyshire, Long Eaton sees plenty of our work.
What’s near Long Eaton
Around Long Eaton, we work in homes near The Barge Inn, Brooklands Primary School and St John's Baptist Chapel. Also close by are West Park (less than half a mile north), The Long Eaton School (under half a mile south-east) and The Long Eaton School (within half a mile south-east). The closest station to Long Eaton is Long Eaton station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Donington Castle (4 miles south-west) and Aston Hall Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Long Eaton include Attenborough Nature Reserve.
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