Nottinghamshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Shelford homes
Damaged bath in Shelford? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Bath re-enamelling in Shelford without replacing anything
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, so we do not cut corners on it. Whether it’s chips and rust in more than one place and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, we can help, on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops alike.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Shelford (NG12)
- Area hub
- Nottinghamshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Shelford
Shelford is about 3 miles east of Carlton, in Nottinghamshire. Across the NG12 area, we come to you. We work in all 329 towns and villages across Nottinghamshire. We work right across the region, from Shelford to Birmingham (51 miles away).
We work across the NG12 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Hawthorn Close, Stoke Ferry Lane and Julian Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Stoke Bardolph (1 mile west), Burton Joyce (1 mile north-west), Bulcote (1 mile north), Harlequin (2 miles south) and Radcliffe on Trent (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Mansfield (14 miles north-west), Beeston (10 miles west), Carlton (3 miles west), Sutton in Ashfield (15 miles north-west), Hucknall (9 miles north-west) and Newark-on-Trent (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Shelford
Our customers here include homes close to South Nottinghamshire Academy, The Ferry Boat Inn and St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, among other places. The closest station to Shelford is Burton Joyce station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Radcliffe Asylum (2 miles south) and East Bridgford Pancake Hill (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shelford include Colwick Woods.
- Other local spots include Shelford and Newton (0.6 miles north-east)
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
Repair or replace in Shelford?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shelford
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What affects the price in Shelford
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Access to the area
- The colour and finish to match
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your pictures
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Places near Shelford
What else we do in Shelford
Shelford questions
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Will the new finish last?
Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Shelford?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Shelford
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Common reasons people in Shelford contact us include:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Thin, worn enamel in places
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the room is protected while they work
- How soon you can use it again
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Never use suction bath mats
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a full day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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