Leicestershire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Pickwell homes
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Pickwell and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
How it works
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a full day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the next day.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
Most customers in Pickwell get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Bath re-enamelling in Pickwell without replacing anything
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. We regularly repair acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays, and common reasons people contact us are a roll-top that’s seen better days and a bath in a colour that no longer suits.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Pickwell (LE14)
- Area hub
- Leicestershire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Pickwell
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Stains that will not shift
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What aftercare is recommended
Should you replace it?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, with the bath ready the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Pickwell
- No need to remove anything
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One visit for most repairs
- Colour-matched on site
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Repairs by material
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 is the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
Pickwell and nearby
Pickwell is about 5 miles west of Oakham, in Leicestershire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Pickwell is one of 287 places in Leicestershire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 47 miles away.
Every address in LE14 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Main Street and Stygate Lane, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Pickwell, we cover Somerby (1 mile south-west), Cold Overton (2 miles south-east), Knossington (2 miles south-east), Burrough on the Hill (2 miles west) and Newbold (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Wigston (14 miles south-west), Melton Mowbray (5 miles north-west), Syston (10 miles west), Sileby (12 miles west), Mountsorrel (13 miles west) and Barrow upon Soar (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Pickwell
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Somerby Primary School, Church of All Saints and Three Crowns Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Oakham station, roughly 4.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Sauvey Castle (3.8 miles south). Not far away are Ankle Hill.
Landlord and trade work in Pickwell
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Leicestershire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Letting agents frequently 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.
Towns and villages near Pickwell
Also in Pickwell
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Pickwell. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- A bath that is rusted through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Have chips seen to early
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Repair dripping taps early
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
FAQs for Pickwell
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the next day. We give you timings with the quote.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
Will the new finish last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
