County Durham · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Mickleton, County Durham
Damaged bath in Mickleton? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A bath split right through the body
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Mickleton
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. Typical jobs include a peeling or bubbling previous coating and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, in cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Mickleton (DL12)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
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.
Questions from Mickleton
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Generally, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Mickleton?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your DL12 postcode.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow the best part of a day from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to care for it.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your DL12 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and days without a bathroom. Resurfacing renews the entire surface without moving it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Mickleton
- No extra charge for your area
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Places near Mickleton
What else we do in Mickleton
Covering Mickleton
Mickleton is about 15 miles west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Across the DL12 area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 329 towns and villages in County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Mickleton to Newcastle upon Tyne (31 miles away).
Our visits in DL12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Mill Lane, Bail Hill Road and Dale View or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Mickleton, we cover Middleton-in-Teesdale (2 miles north-west), High Dyke (2 miles north-west), Romaldkirk (2 miles south-east), Eggleston (2 miles east) and East Briscoe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bishop Auckland (15 miles east), Crook (14 miles north-east), Barnard Castle (7 miles south-east), St Helen Auckland (14 miles east), West Auckland (13 miles east) and Wolsingham (11 miles north-east).
Around Mickleton
Around Mickleton, we work in homes near The Blacksmith's Arms and Laithkirk Church, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cotherstone Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Scarney Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Have chips seen to early
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Never use suction bath mats
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Common problems we fix in Mickleton
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Look out for these signs:
- Several chips and rust patches
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Stains that will not shift
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if they find more damage
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who will actually do the work
What affects the price in Mickleton
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- How many areas need work
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Unusual colours or finishes
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the photos on your phone. Just ensure we can see:
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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