Peterborough · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Longthorpe
Damaged bath in Longthorpe? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Longthorpe
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. We work on cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and people most frequently call us about thin, worn enamel in places and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Longthorpe (PE3, PE2)
- Region
- Peterborough
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and days without a bathroom. Resurfacing renews the whole surface with the bath left where it is. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why us?
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No need to remove anything
- One price list for the entire UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
How to care for the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
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When to call us in Longthorpe
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Chips and rust in more than one place
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
Longthorpe questions
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 let you know when it’s safe to use again.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Longthorpe?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your PE3 postcode.
What happens after I send photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, usually with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Where we work around Longthorpe
Longthorpe is about 1 mile south-west of Peterborough, in Peterborough. We visit homes and businesses in Longthorpe and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Longthorpe is one of 18 places in Peterborough where we work. We work right across the region, from Longthorpe to Birmingham (about 68 miles away).
All of PE3 and PE2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Larklands, Down Gate and The Covert. Close by, we cover Orton Longueville (1 mile south), Peterborough (1 mile north-east), Woodston (1 mile east), Orton (1 mile south) and Westwood (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Stanground (3 miles east), Eastfield (3 miles north-east), Castor (3 miles west) and Fengate (3 miles east).
Near you in Longthorpe
In Longthorpe, that means homes near Church of St Botolph, Jack Hunt School and Longthorpe Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are The Gordon Arms Public House (0.7 miles south-east) and The Boardwalks (1 mile east). The nearest railway station is Peterborough station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Edith Cavell Healthcare Campus (1.2 miles north) and Peterborough Castle (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Longthorpe includes Thorpe Wood and Orton Mere.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A bath split right through the body
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Longthorpe
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow the best part of a day, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
If you’re in Longthorpe and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 often lifts.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. There is no charge for travel to Longthorpe. The price depends on:
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your pictures
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- One picture of the whole bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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