Sunderland · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Shiney Row, Sunderland
Damaged bath in Shiney Row? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that will not shift
- A coloured bath you want in white
About our bath re-enamelling in Shiney Row
If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. There’s no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. If you are dealing with worn patches where water runs and sits and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Shiney Row and across Sunderland.
- Area
- Shiney Row (DH4)
- Area hub
- Sunderland
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is normally much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Prices start from £350. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why Shiney Row clients choose us
- No extra charge for your area
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Work done at your home or business
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About Shiney Row
Shiney Row is about 2 miles north-west of Houghton-le-Spring, in Sunderland. Whether you are in the middle of Shiney Row or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 75 towns and villages in Sunderland, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Shiney Row to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 10 miles away).
Jobs in DH4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Station Road, Chester Road and Princes Street or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. You will find Shiney Row on the B1519, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Shiney Row: Philadelphia (1 mile east), Penshaw (1 mile north), New Herrington (1 mile east), Newbottle (1 mile south-east) and Fence Houses (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Sunderland (4 miles north-east), Washington (3 miles north-west), Sunniside (6 miles north-east), Fulwell (6 miles north-east), Hendon (6 miles north-east) and Ford (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Shiney Row
Around Shiney Row, we work in homes near St Robert of Newminster Catholic School, Houghton-le-Spring Rectory park and St Oswald and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chester-Le-Street station, about 3.2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Lambton Castle (1.5 miles west) and Ankers House Museum (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Washington and Warden Law.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East and Middle Herrington (2.4 miles east)
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Shiney Row?
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Before booking anyone
- When it can be used again
- How the colour is matched
- How your room will be protected
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send photos for a quote
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Landlord and trade work in Shiney Row
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
The process
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It usually takes a full day, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting 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 entire bath, we can price the job without visiting.
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Questions from Shiney Row
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Typically one day, with the bath ready the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Shiney Row included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Do you need to take the bath out?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Nearby places to Shiney Row
What else we do in Shiney Row
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Never use suction bath mats
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
