Leicestershire · England

Bath Re-enamelling in Primethorpe

Damaged bath in Primethorpe? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
  • Several chips and rust patches
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Primethorpe

Repairs by material

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Pressed steel

Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.

Bath re-enamelling in Primethorpe without replacing anything

Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without a refit. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. We’re frequently asked to fix an old resurfacing that’s failing and several chips and rust patches, across cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and pressed steel baths.

You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Location
Primethorpe (LE9)
County
Leicestershire
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Do you need bath re-enamelling in Primethorpe?

Enamel does not fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.

Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:

  • A roll-top that is seen better days
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
  • Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off

What your quote should include

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Who turns up on the day
  • If travel is included in the price
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included

Choosing a repair company

How we price bath re-enamelling

Resurfacing from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Primethorpe. The price reflects:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Access to the area

Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Quotes from your pictures

Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • The material, if you know it

Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your LE9 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

What we can’t put right

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • Steel that has corroded right through
  • Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
  • A metal bath with a through crack

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

Materials we repair

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

The process

Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a full day, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Ask for a price

To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Looking after it afterwards

Looking after the surface is easy:

  • Keep suction mats out of the bath
  • Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
  • Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
  • Repair dripping taps early

Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.

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.

Where we work around Primethorpe

Primethorpe is about 5 miles north of Lutterworth, in Leicestershire. Jobs in Primethorpe are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 287 towns and villages across Leicestershire. Our jobs stretch from Primethorpe to Birmingham (about 28 miles away).

Every address in LE9 is within our area. Streets in the area include Cosby Road, Glebe Road and Green Road. Nearby, we also work in Sutton in the Elms (1 mile north-west), Broughton Astley (1 mile south-east), Croft (2 miles north), Leire (2 miles south) and Frolesworth (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Hinckley (6 miles west), Wigston (6 miles north-east), Coalville (14 miles north-west), Syston (13 miles north-east), Lutterworth (5 miles south) and Blaby (3 miles north-east).

Near you in Primethorpe

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Mary, Thomas Estley Community College and Thomas Estley Community College. Primethorpe’s nearest station is Narborough station, about 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. Open spaces near Primethorpe include Croft Hill and Stoney Cove.

Map of Primethorpe © OpenStreetMap contributors

For landlords and businesses

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.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

FAQs for Primethorpe

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Is there a smell?

Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.

What areas do you cover?

Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

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