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Bath Re-enamelling for Old Whittington homes
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Old Whittington and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Several chips and rust patches
Questions from Old Whittington
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Generally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
How long does re-enamelling 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 there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Old Whittington
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. We regularly repair Victorian roll-tops, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are a roll-top that’s seen better days and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Old Whittington (S41)
- County
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Nothing else is disturbed. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why Old Whittington clients choose us
- One visit for most repairs
- No extra charge for your area
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A fixed quote before booking
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Landlord and trade work in Old Whittington
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Repair dripping taps early
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
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.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
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What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Old Whittington
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes the best part of a day.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Covering Old Whittington
Old Whittington is about 1 mile north of Chesterfield, in Derbyshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Old Whittington is one of 532 places in Derbyshire where we work. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 36 miles away.
We work across S41 and the streets around it. From Stand Road, Grove Road and Ormsby Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Old Whittington include Whittington Moor (1 mile south), Dunston (1 mile west), Newbold (1 mile south-west), Tapton (1 mile south-east) and Chesterfield (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Dronfield (3 miles north-west), Ripley (15 miles south), Bolsover (6 miles east), Staveley (3 miles east), Matlock (10 miles south-west) and Clay Cross (6 miles south).
Around Old Whittington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gilbert Heathcote Nursery and Infant School, Parish Church of St John the Evangelist and Outwood Academy Newbold. You will also find Steelmelters Arms (within half a mile west) and Chesterfield St Helena School (1.4 miles south). For rail, the closest station is Chesterfield station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chesterfield Royal Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Chesterfield (1.9 miles south).
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
- The material
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Old Whittington. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
If you’re in Old Whittington and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Common problems we fix in Old Whittington
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Look out for these signs:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Questions to ask before you book
- Aftercare advice
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How soon you can use it again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
