Leicestershire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Sileby, Leicestershire
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Sileby, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A coloured bath you want in white
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Sileby
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 regularly repair cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are stains that won’t shift and thin, worn enamel in places.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Sileby (LE12)
- Region
- Leicestershire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Sileby
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Chips and rust in more than one place
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Places near Sileby
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Landlord and trade work in Sileby
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Repairing versus replacing in Sileby
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. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sileby
- One visit for most repairs
- We leave the room as we found it
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Sileby: your questions answered
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
How long does re-enamelling take?
One day for most baths, ready the next day. We give you timings with the quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Will the new finish last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Are there extra charges for Sileby?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Never use suction bath mats
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which generally takes most of the day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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Our work in Sileby
Sileby is about 5 miles south-east of Loughborough, in Leicestershire. We visit clients in Sileby and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Sileby is one of 287 places in Leicestershire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Sileby to Birmingham (38 miles away).
We cover every part of LE12 and the streets around it. You will find streets such as High Street, Storer Close and Cemetery Road. Close by, we cover Cossington (1 mile south), Mountsorrel (2 miles west), Rothley (2 miles south-west), Barrow upon Soar (2 miles north-west) and Walton on the Wolds (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Loughborough (5 miles north-west), Wigston (10 miles south), Melton Mowbray (9 miles east), Coalville (11 miles west), Shepshed (8 miles west) and Syston (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Sileby
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Mary, Mountsorrel Meadows and Wreake Valley Academy. There is a railway station in Sileby itself: Sileby station. A little further out are Mountsorrel Castle (1.5 miles west) and Stonehurst Family Farm and Motor Museum (1.8 miles west).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
