Cumbria · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Smardale homes
Bath re-enamelling across Smardale and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
How the visit works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a full day, including clearing up.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
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How we handle bath re-enamelling in Smardale
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, and we take our time over it. Our repair technicians work on cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people contact us are enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and a peeling or bubbling previous coating.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Cumbria.
- Location
- Smardale (CA17)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Doing more than one item at once
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Something in shot to show the size
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job.
Smardale and the surrounding area
Smardale is about 17 miles north-east of Kendal, in Cumbria. Whether you are in the middle of Smardale or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in 438 places across Cumbria. We work right across the region, from Smardale to Newcastle upon Tyne (47 miles away).
We work across CA17 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also work in Waitby (1 mile east), Crosby Garrett (1 mile north-west), Soulby (2 miles north), Kirkby Stephen (2 miles east) and Ravenstonedale (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Appleby-in-Westmorland (8 miles north-west), Sedbergh (11 miles south-west), Bongate (8 miles north-west) and Shap (12 miles west).
Near you in Smardale
Our clients here include homes close to St Andrew's Church and Kirkby Stephen Grammar School, among other places. Smardale’s nearest station is Kirkby Stephen station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Hartley settlement (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Smardale include Birkett Common.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Never use suction bath mats
- Respect the curing time we give you
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
FAQs for Smardale
Will the new finish last?
Look after it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Normally one day, with the bath ready the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
When to call us in Smardale
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is typically as strong as ever.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Several chips and rust patches
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How your room will be protected
Should you replace it?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the whole room anyway. Otherwise, resurfacing typically wins. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- A fixed quote before booking
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
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What else we do in Smardale
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
