Staffordshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Polesworth
Bath re-enamelling across Polesworth and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- An old resurfacing that is failing
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Bath re-enamelling in Polesworth, done in place
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. If you’re dealing with a bath in a colour that no longer suits and stains that won’t shift, we can generally put it right.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Polesworth (B78)
- Region
- Staffordshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Polesworth and nearby
Polesworth is about 3 miles east of Tamworth, in Staffordshire. From the centre of Polesworth to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Polesworth is one of 512 towns and villages in Staffordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 15 miles away.
All of B78 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Market Street, High Street and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. You’ll find Polesworth on the B5000, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Polesworth, we cover Birchmoor (1 mile south-west), Dordon (1 mile south), Alvecote (2 miles north-west), Stonydelph (2 miles west) and Shuttington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Burton upon Trent (13 miles north), Tamworth (3 miles west), Lichfield (10 miles north-west), Burntwood (14 miles west), Horninglow (15 miles north) and Stowe (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Polesworth
In Polesworth, that means homes near The Polesworth School, The Nethersole CofE Academy and Church of St Editha. The closest station to Polesworth is Polesworth station, about 0.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital (4.6 miles west) and Tamworth Castle (3.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Middleton Lakes RSPB reserve.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. There is no charge for travel to Polesworth. The price comes down to:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- The material, if you know it
- Something in shot to show the size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
FAQs for Polesworth
How long will the bath be out of use?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Will the bath be moved?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is there a smell?
A little, during the work. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Have chips seen to early
- Never use suction bath mats
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, so limescale can’t build up.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
The process
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take the best part of a day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the day after.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Landlord and trade work in Polesworth
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath typically involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and normally one day, with the bath ready the next day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Polesworth. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Polesworth
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A fixed quote before booking
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Polesworth
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Stains that won’t shift
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Before booking anyone
- How to look after the finish
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
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