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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Rhodes, Rochdale

Bath re-enamelling for Rhodes, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.

Resurfacing from £350
Chips and rust in more than one place
Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Rhodes

Rhodes and the surrounding area

Rhodes is about 1 mile south-west of Middleton, in Rochdale. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Rhodes is one of 46 towns and villages in Rochdale where we work.

All of M24 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Egerton Street, Walker Street and Manchester Old Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Rhodes, we cover Bowlee (1 mile north-west), Simister (1 mile west), Langley (1 mile north-east), Blackley (1 mile south) and Crumpsall (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Rochdale (6 miles north-east), Heywood (3 miles north), Littleborough (8 miles north-east), Milnrow (7 miles north-east), Balderstone (5 miles north-east) and Smallbridge (8 miles north-east).

Around Rhodes

In Rhodes, that means homes near Gardeners Arms, Our Lady's RC High School and All Saints and the streets around them. You will also find Little Heaton Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile north), Plant Hill Arts College (1 mile south) and Boggart Hole Clough (1.8 miles south-east). The closest station to Rhodes is Mills Hill station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Heaton Park Tramway Museum (1.2 miles west) and Booth Hall Children's Hospital (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rhodes include Tandle Hill and Boating lake.

Map of Rhodes © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Rhodes

A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. Whether it’s wear marks under the taps and an outdated colour you’d like to change, we can help, on Victorian roll-tops, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays alike.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.

Location: Rhodes (M24)
Region: Rochdale
Warranty: 12 months on all our work
Quotes: From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone: 0345 017 0787
Updated: 23 October 2026

Repairs by material

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.

Work for landlords and builders

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.

If you manage property in Rhodes, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.

What we’re called out for in Rhodes

Hard water speeds up the wear, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.

Look out for these signs:

A bath in a colour that no longer suits
An old resurfacing that’s failing
An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Brown or grey marks that do not clean off

Before booking anyone

What happens if they find more damage
When it can be used again
Whether they match the colour on site
Who turns up on the day

How to compare quotes

What happens on the day

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a full day. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
Primer and finish coats are applied.
We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

Before we arrive

Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Ask for a price

We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

How to look after a re-enamelled bath

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:

Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Doing more than one item at once
Where the damage is and how we get to it
The type of damage

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Getting a price from pictures

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

A clear, close picture of the problem area
Any earlier repairs or coatings
Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Most customers in Rhodes get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Looking after it afterwards

How the surface is treated afterwards matters:

Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
Have chips seen to early
Respect the curing time we give you
Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface

Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.

Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.

Common questions in Rhodes

Can I get a quote without a visit?

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

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Will the bath be moved?

No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

What information do you need?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.

Can you fix a peeling bath coating?

In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.

Repairing versus replacing in Rhodes

Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, usually one day. Prices start from £350. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.