County Durham · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Neville's Cross homes
Bath re-enamelling in and around Neville's Cross: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
About our bath re-enamelling in Neville's Cross
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Common call-outs are for staining under the taps and around the waste and several chips and rust patches, on acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Neville's Cross (DH1, DH7)
- Region
- County Durham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in County Durham and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
When to call us in Neville's Cross
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Wear marks under the taps
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Who will actually do the work
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Should you replace it?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and days without a bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why Neville's Cross clients choose us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Everything repaired in place
- We leave the room as we found it
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Never use suction bath mats
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
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What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes most of the day, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- 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
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job.
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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
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
About Neville's Cross
Neville's Cross is about 1 mile south-west of Durham, in County Durham. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Our technicians cover 329 places in County Durham. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away.
Every address in DH1 and DH7 is within our area. You will find streets such as Clay Lane, The Avenue and Blind Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Neville's Cross, we cover Lowes Barn (1 mile south), Crossgate (1 mile north-east), Elvet (1 mile east), Durham (1 mile north-east) and Houghall (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Consett (11 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (10 miles south), Bishop Auckland (9 miles south), Spennymoor (5 miles south), Seaham (11 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (6 miles north).
Around Neville's Cross
In Neville's Cross, that means homes near Chorister School, Old Durham Gardens and Neville's Cross Primary School. Other local landmarks include Durham University Library and Collections (0.9 miles east), Michelangelo pub (within half a mile south), St John's Neville's Cross (less than half a mile east) and Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (0.5 miles north). The closest station to Neville's Cross is Durham station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Durham Castle (0.8 miles east) and Durham Cathedral Museum (0.7 miles east).
- Other local spots include Durham (0.9 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- What the surface is made of
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Most clients in Neville's Cross get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
FAQs for Neville's Cross
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.
Do you come to Neville's Cross?
We do. Technicians travel to Neville's Cross from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is there a smell?
A little, during the work. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Which areas do you work in?
All of County Durham, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
