County Durham · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Shildon homes
We travel to Shildon for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Bath re-enamelling in Shildon without replacing anything
We re-enamel plenty of period and roll-top baths, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. If you are dealing with a peeling or bubbling previous coating and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, we can help, on Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Shildon (DL4)
- County
- County Durham
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Shildon
What do you need from me?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Do you cover the whole of County Durham?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Usually, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Will the bath be moved?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
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.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Store bottles off the bath
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Also in Shildon
Shildon and nearby
Shildon is about 3 miles west of Newton Aycliffe, in County Durham. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Our repair technicians cover 329 places in County Durham. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 25 miles away.
We work across DL4. Streets in the area include Main Street, Central Parade and Windsor Gardens. Being close to the B6282, Shildon is easy for our repair technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Shildon: New Shildon (1 mile south), Eldon (1 mile north), Eldon Lane (1 mile north), Coronation (1 mile north-west) and Close House (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (11 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (3 miles east), Spennymoor (5 miles north), Peterlee (15 miles north-east), Crook (7 miles north-west) and Ferryhill (5 miles north-east). Being one of County Durham’s larger places, Shildon sees plenty of our work.
Near you in Shildon
In Shildon, that means homes near St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Greenfield Community College and The Grey Horse Public House and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Hackworth Park (less than half a mile west) and Church of St John (under half a mile north-west). There is a railway station in Shildon itself: Shildon station. Nearby you’ll also find Bishop Auckland Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Auckland Castle (2.7 miles north-west).
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Shildon. What changes the price is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
What happens on the day
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take most of the day. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Shildon
Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Who will actually do the work
- What prep work is covered
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
What we can’t put right
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Holes rusted through the metal
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
