Cumbria · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Old Hutton homes
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Old Hutton and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A coloured bath you want in white
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why Old Hutton customers choose us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A fixed quote before booking
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Old Hutton
The bath stays where it is, so the taps, tiles and plumbing aren’t touched. It normally takes one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. Typical jobs include staining under the taps and around the waste and an outdated colour you’d like to change, in pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and cast iron baths.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Old Hutton (LA8)
- County
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Store bottles off the bath
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Old Hutton
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.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Stains that won’t shift
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- When it can be used again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Aftercare advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Old Hutton questions
Do you cover Old Hutton?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Old Hutton. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will the bath be moved?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
Covering Old Hutton
Old Hutton is about 3 miles south-east of Kendal, in Cumbria. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Old Hutton is one of 438 places in Cumbria we cover. Our jobs stretch from Old Hutton to Leeds (about 57 miles away).
Our visits in LA8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on St John's View, The Park and Low Meadow. Neighbouring places we cover include Millholme (1 mile north-east), New Hutton (2 miles north), Halfpenny (2 miles south-west), Summerlands (2 miles south-west) and Oxenholme (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Kendal (3 miles north-west), Windermere (11 miles north-west), Grange-over-Sands (12 miles south-west), Ambleside (15 miles north-west), Bowness-on-Windermere (11 miles north-west) and Sedbergh (6 miles east).
What’s near Old Hutton
Our customers here include homes close to St John the Baptist's Church and Old Hutton CofE School. Old Hutton’s nearest station is Oxenholme Lake District station, about 2 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Castle Howe (3.6 miles north-west) and Abbot Hall Art Gallery (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Terrybank Tarn.
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Old Hutton as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Old Hutton
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow most of the day.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
