Kirklees · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Longley, Kirklees
Damaged bath in Longley? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A bath split right through the body
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Longley
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. Common call-outs are for a bath in a colour that no longer suits and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, in pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and cast iron baths.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Longley (HD4, HD5, HD1)
- Area hub
- Kirklees
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
FAQs for Longley
Does the bath have to be removed?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Will there be fumes?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Are there extra charges for Longley?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
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 new finish 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.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
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.
Towns and villages near Longley
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Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Longley
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Questions to ask before booking
- Who turns up on the day
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What aftercare is recommended
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Longley. The price reflects:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Details of any past repairs
- One picture of the whole bath
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
For most jobs, photos 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.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Why repair rather than replace?
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longley
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Longley and the surrounding area
Longley is about 1 mile east of Lockwood, in Kirklees. We travel to homes and businesses in Longley and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Longley is one of 189 towns and villages in Kirklees we cover. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 15 miles away.
Here we cover the HD4, HD5 and HD1 postcode area. Streets in the area include Ing Lane, Hey Lane and High Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Longley include Lowerhouses (1 mile north), Newsome (1 mile south-west), Almondbury (1 mile east), Hall Bower (1 mile south-west) and Berry Brow (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dewsbury (7 miles north-east), Batley (8 miles north-east), Mirfield (5 miles north-east), Liversedge (6 miles north-east), Cleckheaton (7 miles north) and Heckmondwike (7 miles north-east).
Around Longley
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Hillside Primary School, St John's Church and Newsome High School. For rail, the closest station is Berry Brow station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around St. Luke's Hospital (1.7 miles west) and Rugby League Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Castle Hill.
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Longley, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
What happens on the day
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job generally takes the best part of a day. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
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