Leicestershire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Shackerstone, Leicestershire
Bath re-enamelling in Shackerstone without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Stains that will not shift
About our bath re-enamelling in Shackerstone
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without taking anything out. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. We work on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are a coating lifting around the plughole and chips and rust in more than one place.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Shackerstone (CV13)
- County
- Leicestershire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
About Shackerstone
Shackerstone is about 6 miles south-west of Coalville, in Leicestershire. Anywhere in CV13, a technician comes to you. We cover all 287 towns and villages in Leicestershire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Shackerstone to Birmingham (about 23 miles away).
All of CV13 is within our area. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and Insley's Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Shackerstone include Congerstone (1 mile south-west), Bilstone (1 mile south-west), Odstone (1 mile north-east), Newton Burgoland (2 miles north) and Barton in the Beans (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Loughborough (12 miles north-east), Hinckley (9 miles south), Wigston (15 miles east), Coalville (6 miles north-east), Ashby-de-la-Zouch (6 miles north) and Shepshed (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Shackerstone
In Shackerstone, that means homes near Congerstone Primary School, The Rising Sun pub and Church of St Peter, among other places. A little further out are Shackerstone railway station (under half a mile south-east). Not far away are Ambion Hill.
Common problems we fix in Shackerstone
Previous coatings can fail too, lifting by the plughole or blistering. We strip what’s failing and start again.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Several chips and rust patches
- Stains that won’t shift
- A roll-top that is seen better days
What to look for in a quote
- When it can be used again
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- If travel is included in the price
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Shackerstone
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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Other services in Shackerstone
Should you replace it?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing typically wins. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Shackerstone. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shackerstone
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Work done at your home or business
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes the best part of a day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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What affects the price in Shackerstone
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Shackerstone
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
What areas do you cover?
All of Leicestershire, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
Look after it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
