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Bath Re-enamelling in Ormathwaite
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Ormathwaite and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. It normally takes most of the day, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- 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.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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How we handle bath re-enamelling in Ormathwaite
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. Our technicians work on basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are several chips and rust patches and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Location
- Ormathwaite (CA12)
- Region
- Cumbria
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Ormathwaite, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Ormathwaite questions
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
How long is the bath unusable?
Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you work in Ormathwaite?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Ormathwaite and the rest of Cumbria. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Never use suction bath mats
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
When to call us in Ormathwaite
Enamel wears gradually. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use dull the surface, usually first under the taps and around the waste.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Stains that won’t shift
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How the room is protected while they work
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Ormathwaite
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is usually much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ormathwaite
- One visit for most repairs
- One price list for the entire UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About Ormathwaite
Ormathwaite is about 9 miles east of Cockermouth, in Cumbria. Whether you’re in the middle of Ormathwaite or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Ormathwaite is one of 438 towns and villages in Cumbria we cover. We work right across the region, from Ormathwaite to Newcastle upon Tyne (65 miles away).
Every address in CA12 is covered. Local streets include Back Lane and Raven Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Ormathwaite: Applethwaite (1 mile north-west), Cumberland (1 mile south-west), Keswick (1 mile south), Portinscale (2 miles south-west) and Briery (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Cockermouth (9 miles west), Wigton (14 miles north), Ewanrigg (15 miles north-west), Ambleside (15 miles south-east), Aspatria (13 miles north-west) and Frizington (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Ormathwaite
Our customers here include homes close to Keswick School and Underskiddaw Parish Room, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bond Museum (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Carlside Tarn and Latrigg.
Towns and villages near Ormathwaite
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