Cambridgeshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Northstowe
Damaged bath in Northstowe? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Bath re-enamelling in Northstowe, done in place
We re-enamel plenty of period and roll-top baths, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Our technicians work on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and cast iron baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and a coating lifting around the plughole.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Northstowe (CB24)
- Area hub
- Cambridgeshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a full day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Advice
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Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A bath split right through the body
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Questions from Northstowe
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Will the new finish last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room masked and ventilated.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath usually involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
What you get with us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One price list for the entire UK
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Northstowe and nearby
Northstowe is about 6 miles north-west of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in all 371 towns and villages across Cambridgeshire. You can also see our page for London, about 55 miles away.
Here we cover the CB24 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Station Road, Caesar Way and Roman Close. We also cover the places around Northstowe: Longstanton (1 mile south-west), Rampton (1 mile east), Westwick (2 miles south-east), Oakington (2 miles south) and Swavesey (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Cambridge (6 miles south-east), St Neots (14 miles west), Huntingdon (11 miles west), St Ives (6 miles north-west), Newmarket (15 miles east) and Ely (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Northstowe
Around Northstowe, we work in homes near The Black Bull pub, Church of All Saints and Pathfinder CofE Primary School. Well-known places in the area include Castle Hill earthworks (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Northstowe includes Fen Drayton Lakes.
Common problems we fix in Northstowe
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is typically as strong as ever.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
Before booking anyone
- How the room is protected while they work
- Aftercare advice
- If travel is included in the price
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
- Repair dripping taps early
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
