Stockton-on-Tees · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Rudby, Stockton-on-Tees
We travel to Rudby for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Bath re-enamelling in Rudby without replacing anything
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, and you can use the bath the following day. Nothing is disconnected or removed. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and people most frequently call us about stains that won’t shift and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Rudby (TS15)
- Region
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Rudby
Do you cover Rudby?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Rudby and the rest of Stockton-on-Tees. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes. Inside and out.
What areas do you cover?
All of Stockton-on-Tees, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
Care for it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Will there be fumes?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
How long is the bath unusable?
One day for most baths, ready the day after. We will confirm timings when we quote.
Places near Rudby
Other services in Rudby
Repairing versus replacing in Rudby
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Nothing else is disturbed. Prices start from £350. 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. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rudby
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow most of the day from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Rudby use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
What affects the price in Rudby
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Rudby. The price comes down to:
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
We price from photos 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.
Our work in Rudby
Rudby is about 4 miles south-east of Yarm, in Stockton-on-Tees. Whether you’re in the middle of Rudby or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Rudby is one of 31 places in Stockton-on-Tees we cover. Our jobs stretch from Rudby to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 40 miles away).
Every address in TS15 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Woodside, Blue Barn Lane and Rudby Lea or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Rudby, we cover Hutton Rudby (1 mile south-west), Potto (2 miles south), Tame Bridge (3 miles east), Seamer (3 miles north-east) and Hilton (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Stockton-on-Tees (8 miles north), Billingham (11 miles north), Ingleby Barwick (5 miles north), Thornaby-on-Tees (6 miles north), Yarm (4 miles north-west) and Egglescliffe (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Rudby
We visit homes around The Bay Horse Inn, Hutton Rudby Primary School and Church of All Saints and the streets around them. The closest station to Rudby is Yarm station, roughly 4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Whorlton Castle (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cringle Moor.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Respect the curing time we give you
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Rudby
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
