Leicestershire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Shelthorpe
Problem with your bath in Shelthorpe? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Shelthorpe
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without taking anything out. It’s the answer when the entire bath is tired rather than one spot. If you’re dealing with stains that won’t shift and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, we can typically put it right, on acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Shelthorpe (LE11, LE12)
- Region
- Leicestershire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Shelthorpe: your questions answered
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Shelthorpe?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
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Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Shelthorpe?
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Several chips and rust patches
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Before you book anyone
- How long it needs to cure
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if they find more damage
- What protection goes down before work starts
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
How the visit works
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a full day, including clearing up.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Ensure the area is dry
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Advice
Shelthorpe and the surrounding area
Shelthorpe is about 1 mile east of Loughborough, in Leicestershire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 287 places across Leicestershire. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
We cover every part of the LE11 and LE12 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on York Road, Moor Lane and Mill Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. You’ll find Shelthorpe on the A60, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Shelthorpe include Loughborough (1 mile west), Thorpe Acre (2 miles north-west), Nanpantan (2 miles south-west), Woodhouse (2 miles south) and Hathern (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Wigston (14 miles south), Melton Mowbray (13 miles east), Coalville (7 miles south-west), Ashby-de-la-Zouch (11 miles west), Shepshed (4 miles west) and Syston (8 miles south-east). Shelthorpe is one of the larger places we cover in Leicestershire.
Landmarks near Shelthorpe
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of Holy Trinity, Loughborough High School and Fairfield Preparatory School, among other places. Nearby too are Bishop's Meadow (1.6 miles north), Cobden Primary School & Community Centre (less than half a mile east) and The Moon & Bell pub (within half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Loughborough station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Old Rectory Museum (less than half a mile north) and Lemyngton (0.9 miles north). Not far away are Beacon Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
- The colour and finish to match
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.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Details of any past repairs
- Where you are, by postcode
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Repair or replace in Shelthorpe?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shelthorpe
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One visit for most repairs
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A fixed quote before you book
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What we can’t put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Shelthorpe
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
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