Leicestershire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Scalford
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Scalford, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
About our bath re-enamelling in Scalford
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we do not cut corners on it. We regularly repair Victorian roll-tops, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays, and the jobs we see most are a roll-top that’s seen better days and stains that won’t shift.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Scalford (LE14)
- County
- Leicestershire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
A new bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing renews the entire surface without moving it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Scalford
- No extra charge for your area
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What affects the price in Scalford
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Scalford. What changes the price is:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- A photo taken from further back
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
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.
Where we work around Scalford
Scalford is about 3 miles north of Melton Mowbray, in Leicestershire. Customers in Scalford get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover all 287 towns and villages across Leicestershire. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 49 miles away.
We work across the LE14 postcode area and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Church Street, King Street and Sandy Lane. Nearby, we also work in Wycomb (1 mile north-east), Goadby Marwood (2 miles north-east), Waltham on the Wolds (3 miles east), Eastwell (3 miles north) and Eaton (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Loughborough (15 miles west), Melton Mowbray (3 miles south), Syston (12 miles south-west), Shelthorpe (14 miles west), Sileby (11 miles south-west) and East Leake (13 miles west).
Around Scalford
In Scalford, that means homes near Holwell Reserves, John Ferneley College and Kings Arms and the streets around them. Nearby too are Church of St Egelwin the Martyr (less than half a mile south) and Scalford Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray station, about 3.5 miles south. Nearby you will also find Thorpe Arnold (2.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Ankle Hill.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts 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, and the outside can be refinished too.
What a repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
What happens on the day
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes most of the day, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Scalford, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Questions from Scalford
How long is the bath unusable?
Usually one day, with the bath ready the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Generally, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send photos.
Do you cover the whole of Leicestershire?
Everywhere in the UK, Scalford included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you price it without visiting?
Generally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Also in Scalford
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Repair dripping taps early
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
