Cumbria · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Rickerby
Local bath re-enamelling for Rickerby: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- A roll-top that is seen better days
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes the best part of a day, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
If you’re in Rickerby and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Bath re-enamelling at your home in Rickerby
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We work on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and chips and rust in more than one place.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Rickerby (CA3)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Rickerby
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
About Rickerby
Rickerby is about 1 mile north-east of Carlisle, in Cumbria. Across the CA3 area, a technician comes to you. Rickerby is one of 438 places in Cumbria we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 51 miles away.
Here we cover the CA3 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Rickerby Gardens and Rickerby Court. Other places close to Rickerby include Whiteclosegate (1 mile north), Tarraby (1 mile north-west), Houghton (1 mile north), Belah (1 mile west) and Brunstock (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Wigton (11 miles south-west), Brampton (8 miles east), Longtown (8 miles north), Dalston (5 miles south-west) and Wetheral (3 miles south-east).
Around Rickerby
Our customers here include homes close to Stanwix School, Our Lady and St Joseph's Church and The Beehive pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St John Henry Newman Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west) and Church of St Aidan (0.7 miles south). The nearest railway station is Carlisle station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include County Borough of Carlisle (1 mile south-west) and Guildhall Museum (1.1 miles south-west).
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Rickerby: your questions answered
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Usually, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send photos.
Will there be fumes?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
What areas do you cover?
The entire UK, including all of Cumbria. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Should you replace it?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is normally much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Rickerby customers choose us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One price list for the whole UK
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Rickerby
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
What else we do in Rickerby
What affects the price in Rickerby
Prices start from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- The material, if you know it
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
