Cumbria · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Shap, Cumbria
Problem with your bath in Shap? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
When a repair is not the answer
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
Bath re-enamelling in Shap without replacing anything
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. Our technicians work on basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and worn patches where water runs and sits.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Shap (CA10)
- Region
- Cumbria
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Shap
Do you cover Shap?
We do. We send a technician to Shap for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Usually one day, with the bath ready the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
What affects the price in Shap
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed price
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Repair or replace in Shap?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shap
- One visit for most repairs
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We leave the room as we found it
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Also in Shap
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shap
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shap as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Where we work around Shap
Shap is about 10 miles south of Penrith, in Cumbria. We travel to customers in Shap and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover all 438 towns and villages across Cumbria, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Shap to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 52 miles away).
Every address in CA10 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Main Street, Station Road and Sandy Lane. We also cover the places around Shap: Bampton Grange (3 miles north-west), Thrimby (3 miles north), Bampton (4 miles north-west), Crosby Ravensworth (4 miles east) and Great Strickland (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Kendal (14 miles south), Penrith (10 miles north), Windermere (14 miles south-west), Appleby-in-Westmorland (8 miles north-east), Fair Hill (10 miles north) and Ambleside (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Shap
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Michael, Shap Endowed CofE Primary School and Crown Inn, among other places. Open spaces near Shap include Scalebarrow Tarn and Shap Summit.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Shap?
Often the bath has just had decades of use. The body of the bath is typically perfectly sound.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Wear marks under the taps
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Before booking anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- When it can be used again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Who turns up on the day
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
The process
Once we’re 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 the best part of a day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- 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.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
