Rotherham · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Rotherham
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Rotherham, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, and rinse off any bath products.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Rotherham
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. Typical jobs include staining under the taps and around the waste and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, in pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and acrylic baths.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Steel that has corroded right through
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
Common questions in Rotherham
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is repairing better 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.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room masked and ventilated.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
How long is the bath unusable?
Generally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Rotherham
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Rotherham use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
What else we do in Rotherham
Covering Rotherham
Rotherham is about 6 miles north-east of Sheffield, in Rotherham. Wherever you are in the S60 postcode area, we come to you. Our technicians cover 71 places across Rotherham, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Rotherham to Leeds (about 27 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of the S60, S61, S65 and S66 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Effingham Square and Market Street. With the A618 and A629 close by, Rotherham is easy for our technicians to reach. We also travel to Clifton (1 mile south-east), Masbrough (1 mile west), Aldwarke (1 mile north-east), Canklow (1 mile south-west) and Broom (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Maltby (6 miles east), Dinnington (7 miles south-east), Swinton (4 miles north), Mexborough (5 miles north-east), Aston (5 miles south) and Bramley (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Rotherham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Rotherham College, Clifton Community School and St Anthony's Church, among other places. You will also find St Ann's Junior and Infant School (less than half a mile north) and Cutlers Arms (less than half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Rotherham Central station, about 0.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include York And Lancaster Regimental Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Doncaster Gate Hospital Rotherham (within half a mile south-west).
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
- A photo taken from further back
If you are in Rotherham and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Why repair rather than replace?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Nothing else is disturbed. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rotherham
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which typically takes the best part of a day. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- 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.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
