Sunderland · England
Bath Re-enamelling in South Bents
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in South Bents, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Bath re-enamelling in South Bents, done in place
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. Our repair technicians work on cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and people most often call us about a coloured bath you want in white and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- South Bents (SR6)
- Region
- Sunderland
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for South Bents
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the next day. We will confirm timings when we quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
When we’d advise against a repair
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Fix dripping taps quickly
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface.
Landlords, agents and businesses in South Bents
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in South Bents use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- How much damage there is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Details of any past repairs
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
We price from pictures so you don’t 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.
Where we work around South Bents
South Bents is about 3 miles north-east of Sunderland, in Sunderland. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Our repair technicians cover all 75 towns and villages in Sunderland, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from South Bents to Newcastle upon Tyne (11 miles away).
Jobs in SR6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Lonsdale Avenue, Weardale Avenue and Crofters Way or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around South Bents: Seaburn (1 mile south), Whitburn (1 mile north), Seaburn Dene (1 mile south-west), Fulwell (1 mile south-west) and Sunniside (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sunderland (3 miles south-west), Washington (7 miles south-west), Houghton-le-Spring (8 miles south-west), Hendon (3 miles south), Ford (3 miles south-west) and Hetton-le-Hole (9 miles south).
Near you in South Bents
Typical jobs here are in homes near Whitburn Village Primary School, St Mary's Church and Monkwearmouth Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Seaburn station, roughly 1 mile south-west. Well-known places in the area include Hylton Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Monkwearmouth Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cleadon Hills.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in South Bents?
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Customers typically contact us about:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the colour is matched
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes most of the day for most jobs. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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