Rochdale · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Smithy Bridge, Rochdale
Damaged bath in Smithy Bridge? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
About our bath re-enamelling in Smithy Bridge
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Whether it’s stains that won’t shift and several chips and rust patches, we can normally put it right, on cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths alike.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Smithy Bridge (OL15, OL12, OL16)
- Area hub
- Rochdale
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Smithy Bridge
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
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About Smithy Bridge
Smithy Bridge is about 1 mile south-west of Littleborough, in Rochdale. Wherever you are in the OL15 postcode area, we come to you. Smithy Bridge is one of 46 places in Rochdale where we work. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 12 miles away.
Every address in OL15, OL12 and OL16 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Old Road, Union Road and Rose Avenue, and we cover them all. We also travel to Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Littleborough (1 mile north-east), Buckley (1 mile west), Belfield (1 mile south-west) and Wardle (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Middleton (6 miles south-west), Higher Blackley (9 miles south-west), Heywood (5 miles south-west), Langley (6 miles south-west), Balderstone (3 miles south-west) and Tonge (6 miles south-west).
Around Smithy Bridge
We visit homes around Smithy Bridge Methodist Church, Ox and Plough pub and Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School. There is a railway station in Smithy Bridge itself: Smithy Bridge station. Other landmarks nearby include Butterworth (1.7 miles south-east) and Fireground (2.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Tandle Hill.
When a repair isn’t the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Access to the area
- The material
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Repairing versus replacing in Smithy Bridge
A replacement often means several trades over several days. Resurfacing takes one technician and typically a day, and the bath is usable the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Smithy Bridge
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A fixed quote before you book
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Smithy Bridge?
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use. The body of the bath is usually perfectly sound.
People typically call us when they notice one of these:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- When it can be used again
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take most of the day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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