County Durham · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Shotton Colliery, County Durham
Our technicians come to Shotton Colliery for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Shotton Colliery
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is usually the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. We’re frequently asked to fix several chips and rust patches and thin, worn enamel in places, across pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Shotton Colliery (DH6)
- Region
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Shotton Colliery
Older baths frequently have several problems at once: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Wear marks under the taps
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How long it needs to cure
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Shotton Colliery
How long does re-enamelling last?
Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Shotton Colliery?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your DH6 postcode.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
Shotton Colliery and nearby
Shotton Colliery is about 2 miles west of Peterlee, in County Durham. Jobs in Shotton Colliery are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Shotton Colliery is one of 329 places in County Durham we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 19 miles away.
Our visits in DH6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Bridge Road, Station Road and Thornhill Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Old Shotton (2 miles south-east), Wingate (2 miles south), Peterlee (2 miles east), Little Thorpe (2 miles north-east) and Castle Eden (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Durham (7 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (12 miles south-west), Bishop Auckland (14 miles south-west), Spennymoor (9 miles south-west), Seaham (6 miles north) and Chester-le-Street (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Shotton Colliery
In Shotton Colliery, that means homes near Shotton Primary School, St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College and St Saviour's Church. For rail, the closest station is Horden station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Easington (2.7 miles north-east) and Peterlee Community Hospital (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Beacon Hill.
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes most of the day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
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What a repair can’t fix
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why book with us
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- No extra charge for your area
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 typically the cheaper route.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shotton Colliery
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Have chips seen to early
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
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.
How to get a fixed quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Make sure they show:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
Most customers in Shotton Colliery get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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