Rochdale · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Shawforth homes
Bath re-enamelling in and around Shawforth: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Shawforth
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, with the bath ready to use the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Whether it’s brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and lots of chips and rust spots, we can help.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Shawforth and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Shawforth (OL12, OL13)
- Area hub
- Rochdale
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About Shawforth
Shawforth is about 2 miles south-east of Bacup, in Rochdale. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 46 places across Rochdale. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 14 miles away.
Every address in OL12 and OL13 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Old Lane, Freeholds Road and Cowm Street, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Shawforth, we cover Britannia (1 mile north-west), Whitworth (2 miles south), Bacup (2 miles north-west), Broadley Fold (3 miles south) and Walsden (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Rochdale (4 miles south), Middleton (9 miles south), Higher Blackley (11 miles south), Heywood (7 miles south), Littleborough (4 miles south-east) and Langley (9 miles south).
Around Shawforth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Parish Church of St John the Evangelist and Britannia Community Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Shawforth is Walsden station, about 2.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Dobroyd Castle (3 miles north-east) and Birch Hill Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shawforth include Hail Storm Hill.
Shawforth questions
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Shawforth.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you cover Shawforth?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Shawforth and the rest of Rochdale. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
What areas do you cover?
All of Rochdale, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A picture taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Email us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your OL12 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale cannot build up.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
When to call us in Shawforth
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Customers normally contact us about:
- Stains that won’t shift
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What your quote should include
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How the room is protected while they work
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the price covers travel
Why repair rather than replace?
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Colour-matched on site
- Everything repaired in place
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
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What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
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.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the work takes most of the day. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- 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.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
For a price in Shawforth, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
