Coleraine · Northern Ireland

Bath Re-enamelling in Portrush

Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Portrush and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • Thin, worn enamel in places
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath re-enamelling in Portrush?

About our bath re-enamelling in Portrush

After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. We are often asked to fix several chips and rust patches and wear marks under the taps, in basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Area
Portrush (BT56)
Region
Coleraine
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish

Questions from Portrush

Can you change the colour of my bath?

Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.

How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Portrush?

Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Does re-enamelling smell?

Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.

Will the price change on the day?

If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Do you cover the entire of Coleraine?

All of Coleraine, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.

Are you accredited?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Can you quote from pictures?

Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Repairs by material

Acrylic

Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.

Our work in Portrush

Portrush is about 4 miles north of Coleraine, in Coleraine. Across the BT56 area, we come to you.

Postcode districts we cover here: BT56. If you’re just outside Portrush, we cover Portstewart (3 miles south-west), Coleraine (4 miles south), Bushmills (5 miles east), Ballymoney (10 miles south-east) and Ballycastle (15 miles east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.

Around Portrush

We visit homes around St Patrick's RC Church and Portrush Primary School and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Causeway Hospital (5.2 miles south) and Dunluce Castle (2.9 miles east).

Map of Portrush © OpenStreetMap contributors

Can I fix it myself?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

What bath re-enamelling costs

Resurfacing from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Portrush. The price depends on:

  • How much damage there is
  • Access to the area
  • The type of damage
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Getting a price from photos

Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • One picture of the whole bath
  • 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 to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Honest limits

It helps to know what we can’t do too:

  • A metal bath with a through crack
  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Portrush

  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Cast iron baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Acrylic baths

How to care for the repair

To keep it looking its best:

  • Fix dripping taps quickly
  • Store bottles off the bath
  • Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
  • Don’t leave a chip unrepaired

Dry the bath after use if possible, particularly with hard water, and rinse off any bath products.

The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.

How it works

There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to most of the day, including clearing up.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
  3. Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
  4. The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
  5. Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Getting a price

Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your BT56 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Common problems we fix in Portrush

The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.

Look out for these signs:

  • An old resurfacing that is failing
  • Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • Stains that won’t shift

Before booking anyone

  • What prep work is covered
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What protection goes down before work starts

Our hiring checklist

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