Lancashire · England

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Rufford, Lancashire

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Rufford and across Lancashire. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath re-enamelling in Rufford

Bath re-enamelling in Rufford without replacing anything

Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. If you’re dealing with a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and chips and rust in more than one place, we can usually put it right.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Where
Rufford (L40)
Area hub
Lancashire
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

When to call us in Rufford

Frequently the bath has just had decades of use, and only the surface is worn. The body of the bath is typically perfectly sound.

These are the problems we are asked about most:

  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste

Before you book anyone

  • How your room will be protected
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Aftercare advice
  • What prep work is covered

Choosing a repair company

How we price bath re-enamelling

Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • The material and finish
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • What kind of damage it is
  • How many items we do on one visit

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.

How to get a fixed quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • The material, if you know it
  • One picture of the entire bath
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Repairs by material

Cast iron

Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.

Acrylic

Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.

When a repair is not the answer

Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:

  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • A bath that is rusted through
  • A metal bath with a through crack

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

What we work on

  • Pressed steel baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Cast iron baths
  • Acrylic baths

The process

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a full day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
  2. Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
  3. Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
  4. We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
  5. The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Get a quote

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Send photos for a quote

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Work for landlords and builders

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

If you manage property in Rufford, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Aftercare tips

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
  • Keep suction mats out of the bath
  • Get any chip repaired quickly
  • Respect the curing time we give you

Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Fix dripping taps quickly.

The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.

Rufford and the surrounding area

Rufford is about 6 miles north-east of Ormskirk, in Lancashire. Whether you’re in the middle of Rufford or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Rufford is one of 482 towns and villages in Lancashire where we work. You can also see our page for Liverpool, about 16 miles away.

We work across L40. Whether you live on Church Road, New Road and Roseacre Gardens or a nearby road, we can come to you. Main roads around Rufford include the B5246, which makes travel easy. Close by, we cover Holmeswood (1 mile west), Tarlscough (2 miles south-west), Mere Side (2 miles west), Burscough Bridge (2 miles south-west) and Sollom (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Preston (11 miles north-east), Chorley (8 miles east), Lytham St Anne's (11 miles north-west), Bamber Bridge (9 miles north-east), Leyland (7 miles north-east) and Fulwood (11 miles north).

What’s near Rufford

Around Rufford, we work in homes near Burscough Priory Academy, Rufford CofE School and Hesketh Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rufford station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Greaves Hall (4.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Rufford include Martin Mere and Mere Sands Wood.

Map of Rufford © OpenStreetMap contributors

Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Rufford

Can you quote from photos?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

Is there any odour?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Rufford?

Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.

Will the price change on the day?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

How soon can you come?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?

Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.

Does someone need to be in?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

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