County Durham · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Old Durham homes
Bath re-enamelling across Old Durham and nearby, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
About our bath re-enamelling in Old Durham
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 a coating lifting around the plughole and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, we can generally put it right, on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Old Durham (DH1)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Old Durham
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use. The body of the bath is usually perfectly sound.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Wear marks under the taps
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A coloured bath you want in white
Before booking anyone
- If travel is included in the price
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What preparation is included
- Who will actually do the work
Covering Old Durham
Old Durham is about 1 mile south-east of Durham, in County Durham. Our repair technicians come to customers in Old Durham and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in all 329 towns and villages across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of DH1. If you’re just outside Old Durham, we cover Gilesgate (1 mile north), Shincliffe (1 mile south), Elvet (1 mile west), Sherburn House (1 mile east) and Belmont (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Consett (13 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (10 miles south), Bishop Auckland (10 miles south-west), Spennymoor (5 miles south-west), Seaham (9 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (6 miles north).
Near you in Old Durham
Our customers here include homes close to Old Durham Gardens, Durham Sixth Form Centre and Laurel Avenue Community Primary School. Other local landmarks include St Giles Church (0.6 miles north-west), The Dun Cow Public House (0.8 miles west), Durham University Library and Collections (1 mile west) and Chorister School (1.1 miles west). The closest station to Old Durham is Durham station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. A little further out are The Gates Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west) and Durham Castle (1 mile west).
- Other local spots include Durham (1.6 miles north-west)
Can I fix it myself?
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.
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.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Old Durham use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- How much damage there is
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Common questions in Old Durham
What information do you need?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Will the bath be moved?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Old Durham?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your DH1 postcode.
How long will the bath be out of use?
One day for most baths, ready the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
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What happens on the day
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a full day, tidy-up included.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Why repair rather than replace?
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 much quicker too. Prices start from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
What you get with us
- Colour-matched on site
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Repair dripping taps early
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale cannot build up.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
