Derbyshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Smalley
Problem with your bath in Smalley? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
About our bath re-enamelling in Smalley
We re-enamel a lot of period and roll-top baths, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. We work on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and thin, worn enamel in places.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Smalley and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Smalley (DE7)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Store bottles off the bath
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Should you replace it?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Smalley
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Same prices wherever you are
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What affects the price in Smalley
Resurfacing from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Smalley. What changes the price is:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
- Access to the area
- The type of damage
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the entire bath
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
What we are called out for in Smalley
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the price covers travel
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes most of the day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Covering Smalley
Smalley is about 1 mile south-west of Heanor, in Derbyshire. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Smalley and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Smalley is one of 532 places in Derbyshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 43 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of DE7. Streets in the area include Heanor Road, Kings Town Drive and Smalley Hill Drive, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Smalley, we cover Denby Common (1 mile north), Loscoe (1 mile north), Heanor (1 mile north-east), Aldercar (2 miles east) and Cross Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ilkeston (4 miles south-east), Long Eaton (9 miles south-east), Belper (4 miles west), Ripley (3 miles north), Matlock (12 miles north-west) and Clay Cross (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Smalley
Around Smalley, we work in homes near Richardson Endowed Primary School, Heanor Gate Science College and Church of St John the Baptist. The nearest railway station is Langley Mill station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Mr Vacuum Cleaner Museum (1.2 miles north-east) and Horston Castle (2.9 miles south-west).
Places near Smalley
Also in Smalley
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
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.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
What we cannot put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Questions from Smalley
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
How long is the bath unusable?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Do you come to Smalley?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Smalley from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Smalley?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
