Bolton · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Sharples, Bolton
Bath re-enamelling across Sharples and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
About our bath re-enamelling in Sharples
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, and we take our time over it. Whether it’s a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, we can normally put it right, on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops alike.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Sharples and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Sharples (BL1, BL7)
- Region
- Bolton
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A photo taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
The process
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes most of the day. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
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Sharples: your questions answered
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We will confirm timings when we quote.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Sharples and nearby
Sharples is about 2 miles north of Bolton, in Bolton. Jobs in Sharples are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Sharples is one of 61 places in Bolton where we work. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 13 miles away.
Jobs in BL1 and BL7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Bar Lane, Hough Lane and Andrew Lane. Sharples is on the A675, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Sharples, we cover Eagley (1 mile north), Astley Bridge (1 mile south), Horrocks Fold (1 mile north-west), Bromley Cross (1 mile east) and Cox Green (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Horwich (5 miles west), Farnworth (4 miles south), Westhoughton (6 miles south-west), Daubhill (3 miles south), Great Lever (3 miles south) and Kearsley (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Sharples
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Bank Top United Reform Church, High Lawn Primary School and The Bay Mare pub. Also close by are Sharples School (less than half a mile south-east) and Jumbles Country Park (1.6 miles north-east). For rail, the closest station is Bromley Cross station, roughly 0.9 miles east. A little further out are Blair Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Tonge with Haulgh (1.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Nob End and Noon Hill.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
How to care for the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around Sharples, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- A bath that’s rusted through
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Why repair rather than replace?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sharples
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
