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Bath Re-enamelling for Old Tebay homes
Bath re-enamelling in and around Old Tebay: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Several chips and rust patches
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
Dry the bath after use if possible, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Bath re-enamelling in Old Tebay without replacing anything
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. If you’re dealing with worn patches where water runs and sits and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, we can typically put it right, on cast iron baths, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays alike.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Old Tebay (CA10)
- Region
- Cumbria
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Common questions in Old Tebay
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room masked and ventilated.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes most of the day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- 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 usually be used the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Open a window if you can
- Ensure the area is dry
How to get a price
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your CA10 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
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.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Old Tebay. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Natural light rather than flash
- One picture of the whole bath
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
For a price in Old Tebay, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the whole room anyway. Otherwise, resurfacing typically wins. Prices start from £350. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Tebay
- We leave the room as we found it
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Everything repaired in place
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Where we work around Old Tebay
Old Tebay is about 10 miles north-east of Kendal, in Cumbria. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 438 towns and villages in Cumbria, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 54 miles away.
We cover every part of CA10 and the streets around it. Local streets include Orton Road and Galloper Park. We also cover the places around Old Tebay: Tebay (1 mile south), Greenholme (1 mile west), Orton (2 miles north), Newbiggin-on-Lune (5 miles east) and Grayrigg (5 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kendal (10 miles south-west), Windermere (13 miles west), Appleby-in-Westmorland (10 miles north-east), Ambleside (15 miles west), Bowness-on-Windermere (14 miles west) and Sedbergh (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Old Tebay
Typical jobs here are in homes near Tebay Primary School and Church of St James, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Greenholme (1 mile west). For a walk, there is Winterscleugh.
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.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Old Tebay as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
