Cumbria · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Melkinthorpe homes
Bath re-enamelling across Melkinthorpe and nearby, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A roll-top that is seen better days
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Melkinthorpe
Resurfacing renews the entire surface of the bath without taking anything out. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. Whether it’s an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and lots of chips and rust spots, we can normally put it right, on basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and cast iron baths alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Melkinthorpe (CA10)
- Region
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Melkinthorpe
Melkinthorpe is about 4 miles south-east of Penrith, in Cumbria. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 438 towns and villages across Cumbria, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Melkinthorpe to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 49 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of CA10 and the streets around it. We also travel to Lowther (2 miles south-west), Clifton (2 miles north-west), Hackthorpe (2 miles south-west), Great Strickland (2 miles south) and Newtown (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Penrith (4 miles north-west), Appleby-in-Westmorland (9 miles east), Fair Hill (5 miles north-west), Carleton (3 miles north-west), Bongate (9 miles east) and Shap (6 miles south).
Around Melkinthorpe
The nearest railway station is Penrith station, roughly 4.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Wetheriggs Pottery & Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Lowther Castle (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Melkinthorpe includes Heughscar Hill.
Questions from Melkinthorpe
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Common problems we fix in Melkinthorpe
Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Most people contact us when they notice something like this:
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Chips and rust in more than one place
What to look for in a quote
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if they find more damage
- Aftercare advice
What we do, step by step
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes the best part of a day, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know about parking or access
- Make sure the area is dry
Getting a price
For a price in Melkinthorpe, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, so limescale can’t build up.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Melkinthorpe as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Send photos for a quote
You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the entire bath
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A bath split right through the body
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Melkinthorpe
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
