Derbyshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Plaistow, Derbyshire
Bath re-enamelling in Plaistow without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Bath re-enamelling in Plaistow, done in place
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. Typical jobs include an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, across acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Plaistow (DE4)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About Plaistow
Plaistow is about 5 miles north-west of Ripley, in Derbyshire. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We work in all 532 towns and villages across Derbyshire. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 40 miles away.
Jobs in DE4 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we cover Moorwood Moor (1 mile east), Wheatcroft (1 mile north), Wessington (2 miles north-east), Doehole (2 miles north) and Mathersgrave (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chesterfield (10 miles north), Ilkeston (11 miles south-east), Belper (5 miles south), Heanor (8 miles south-east), Dronfield (14 miles north) and Ripley (5 miles south-east).
Around Plaistow
Around Plaistow, we work in homes near Church of St Mary. For rail, the closest station is Whatstandwell station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ripley Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Willersley Castle (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Plaistow includes Alport Height and Wyver Lane Nature Reserve.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, 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.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the day after.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Repair dripping taps early
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Plaistow: your questions answered
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Is there a smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you come to Plaistow?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Plaistow and the rest of Derbyshire. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Plaistow
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
For anyone letting property in or around Plaistow, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
When to call us in Plaistow
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How soon you can use it again
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
What we can’t put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. There is no charge for travel to Plaistow. The price comes down to:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Plaistow, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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