Derbyshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Mapperley, Derbyshire
Bath re-enamelling across Mapperley and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Bath re-enamelling in Mapperley, done in place
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. We regularly repair Victorian roll-tops, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are worn patches where water runs and sits and a bath in a colour that no longer suits.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Mapperley (DE7)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Mapperley
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
Common reasons people in Mapperley contact us are:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Wear marks under the taps
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How the room is protected while they work
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who turns up on the day
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Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
About Mapperley
Mapperley is about 2 miles west of Ilkeston, in Derbyshire. Whether you are in the middle of Mapperley or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Mapperley is one of 532 places in Derbyshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 42 miles away.
Every address in DE7 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Mapperley, we cover West Hallam (1 mile south), Stanley Common (1 mile west), Shipley (1 mile north-east), Stanley (2 miles south-west) and Cotmanhay (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Long Eaton (7 miles south-east), Belper (6 miles north-west), Ripley (5 miles north-west), Langley Mill (3 miles north), Matlock (14 miles north-west) and Clay Cross (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Mapperley
In Mapperley, that means homes near Old Black Horse pub, Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy and Holy Trinity Church. Mapperley’s nearest station is Ilkeston station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horston Castle (3.6 miles west) and Ilkeston Hospital (1.5 miles east).
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we’re there, the work takes the best part of a day. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the whole room anyway. Otherwise, resurfacing usually wins. Prices start from £350. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why us?
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- No extra charge for your area
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
FAQs for Mapperley
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What we can’t put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
What affects the price in Mapperley
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
- The type of damage
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Send photos for a quote
You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One picture of the whole bath
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Store bottles off the bath
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
