Barnsley · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Smithies, Barnsley
Problem with your bath in Smithies? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
About our bath re-enamelling in Smithies
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Common call-outs are for several chips and rust patches and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, across cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Smithies (S71, S75)
- Area hub
- Barnsley
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow most of the day from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to care for it.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
What a repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A bath split right through the body
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
Repair or replace in Smithies?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and usually one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Prices start 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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Smithies
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No extra charge for your area
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Typically one visit, start to finish
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Smithies and nearby
Smithies is about 1 mile north of Barnsley, in Barnsley. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in all 94 towns and villages across Barnsley. We work right across the region, from Smithies to Leeds (17 miles away).
All of S71 and S75 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Old Road, Buxton Road and Newhill Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Honeywell (1 mile south-west), Old Town (1 mile south-west), Athersley (1 mile north-west), Barnsley (1 mile south) and Carlton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Wombwell (4 miles south-east), Wath upon Dearne (7 miles south-east), Hoyland (5 miles south), Worsbrough (3 miles south), Thurnscoe (7 miles east) and Penistone (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Smithies
Around Smithies, we work in homes near St Helen, Penny Pie Park and Edward Sheerien School, among other places. Nearby too are Burton Road Primary School (0.5 miles south) and St Michael's Catholic and Church of England High School (0.8 miles north-east). For rail, the closest station is Barnsley station, roughly 1.1 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cooper Gallery (1.1 miles south) and Barnsley Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. There is no charge for travel to Smithies. The price comes down to:
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Most customers in Smithies get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Smithies: your questions answered
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can you quote from pictures?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
How long does re-enamelling last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Do you work in Smithies?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Smithies. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Barnsley and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Also in Smithies
Common problems we fix in Smithies
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used. The body of the bath is generally perfectly sound.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Several chips and rust patches
Before you book anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
