Northamptonshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Southwick, Northamptonshire
We travel to Southwick for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that won’t shift
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
How to care for the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
About our bath re-enamelling in Southwick
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without a refit. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. We are often asked to fix a bath in a colour that no longer suits and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, in pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and acrylic baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Southwick (PE8)
- Area hub
- Northamptonshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Northamptonshire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Covering Southwick
Southwick is about 9 miles east of Corby, in Northamptonshire. Anywhere in PE8, a technician comes to you. We cover 364 places across Northamptonshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Southwick to Birmingham (59 miles away).
All of PE8 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Southwick include Glapthorn (1 mile south), Woodnewton (2 miles north-east), Cotterstock (2 miles south-east), Apethorpe (2 miles north) and Tansor (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Corby (9 miles west), Kettering (12 miles south-west), Desborough (14 miles west), Raunds (12 miles south), Irthlingborough (14 miles south) and Burton Latimer (13 miles south-west).
Around Southwick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Mary, Glapthorn Church of England Primary School and Shuckburgh Arms Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Benefield Castle (3 miles south-west) and Oundle Museum (2.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Southwick include Short Wood and Southwick Wood.
Also near Southwick
Also in Southwick
Common problems we fix in Southwick
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Several chips and rust patches
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- A coloured bath you want in white
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How the room is protected while they work
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a full day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- 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.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
If you are in Southwick and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, normally one day, with the bath back in use the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Southwick
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour-matched on site
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Southwick questions
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Generally, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you cover Southwick?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Southwick and the rest of Northamptonshire. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
