Derbyshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Shottlegate
Problem with your bath in Shottlegate? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Shottlegate
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We are frequently asked to fix worn patches where water runs and sits and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, in cast iron baths, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Shottlegate (DE56)
- County
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shottlegate
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Derbyshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
For anyone letting property in or around Shottlegate, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
Repairing versus replacing in Shottlegate
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why Shottlegate clients choose us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Same prices wherever you are
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Shottlegate questions
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Derbyshire. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Shottlegate. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take most of the day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
Most clients in Shottlegate get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Also near Shottlegate
What else we do in Shottlegate
Covering Shottlegate
Shottlegate is about 2 miles west of Belper, in Derbyshire. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Shottlegate is one of 532 places in Derbyshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Shottlegate to Birmingham (41 miles away).
Our visits in DE56 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Ashbourne Road, Lambhouse Lane and The Drive, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Shottlegate: Cowers Lane (1 mile west), Blackbrook (1 mile north-east), Hazelwood (1 mile south-east), Farnah Green (1 mile east) and Shottle (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ilkeston (10 miles east), Long Eaton (13 miles south-east), Heanor (7 miles east), Ripley (5 miles east), Langley Mill (8 miles east) and Matlock (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Shottlegate
Around Shottlegate, we work in homes near Church of St John the Evangelist, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Belper station, roughly 1.8 miles east. A little further out are Strutt's North Mill (1.6 miles east) and Babington Hospital (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Alport Height and Wyver Lane Nature Reserve.
- Local facilities include Belper Urban District (2.1 miles east)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
