Staffordshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Rakeway homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Rakeway, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Stains that won’t shift
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Rakeway
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. If you’re dealing with a peeling or bubbling previous coating and several chips and rust patches, we can normally put it right.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Rakeway (ST10)
- County
- Staffordshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Repair dripping taps early
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, particularly where water is hard, so limescale cannot build up.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Common problems we fix in Rakeway
Enamel does not fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, typically first under the taps and around the waste.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Stains that will not shift
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
What your quote should include
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How the colour is matched
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Plan for a full day. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to look after it.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t 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 photos, as it can add time.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A bath split right through the body
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
Repair or replace: which is better?
There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rakeway
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One visit for most repairs
- Fixed prices from your photos
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Covering Rakeway
Rakeway is about 1 mile south-east of Cheadle, in Staffordshire. Across the ST10 area, we carry out the work at your property. Rakeway is one of 512 towns and villages in Staffordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 35 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of the ST10 postcode area and the streets around it. From Moss Lane and Rakeway Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Rakeway, we cover Cheadle (1 mile north-west), Huntley (1 mile south-west), Threapwood (1 mile north-east), Oldfurnace (2 miles north-east) and Upper Tean (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Stafford (13 miles south-west), Newcastle-under-Lyme (11 miles west), Longton (7 miles west), Rugeley (15 miles south), Stone (9 miles south-west) and Leek (9 miles north).
Near you in Rakeway
In Rakeway, that means homes near The Cheadle Academy, Church of St Chad and Painsley Catholic College, among other places. Also close by are Black Horse Public House (1 mile north-west) and Cheadle Primary School (0.8 miles north-west). The closest station to Rakeway is Blythe Bridge station, about 4.1 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cheadle Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Alton Castle (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Rakeway include Cotton Dell.
FAQs for Rakeway
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Rakeway?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
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