Derbyshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Oakthorpe
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Oakthorpe, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Oakthorpe
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we do not cut corners on it. If you’re dealing with thin, worn enamel in places and lots of chips and rust spots, we can help, whatever the material.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Oakthorpe (DE12)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A bath split right through the body
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Towns and villages near Oakthorpe
What else we do in Oakthorpe
Questions from Oakthorpe
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Derbyshire.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What affects the price in Oakthorpe
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Oakthorpe use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
What we are called out for in Oakthorpe
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Look out for these signs:
- Wear marks under the taps
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
What to look for in a quote
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Aftercare advice
- How soon you can use it again
- What happens if they find more damage
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is generally much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
What you get with us
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- A fixed quote before you book
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes the best part of a day in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Where we work around Oakthorpe
Oakthorpe is about 3 miles south-west of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, in Derbyshire. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Oakthorpe is one of 532 places in Derbyshire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 23 miles away.
Here we cover the DE12 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Main Street, The Square and Redfern Road. Nearby, we also work in Donisthorpe (1 mile north-west), Measham (1 mile south-east), Acresford (1 mile west), Stretton en le Field (1 mile south-west) and Short Heath (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Swadlincote (5 miles north), Woodville (4 miles north), Upper Midway (5 miles north), Hilton (12 miles north), Midway (5 miles north) and Lower Midway (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Oakthorpe
In Oakthorpe, that means homes near Oakthorpe Primary School, Church of St John the Evangelist and Saltersford Wood and the streets around them. A little further out are Ashby de la Zouch Castle (3.3 miles north-east) and Measham Museum (0.9 miles south-east).
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
How to look after the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
