County Durham · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Sunniside, County Durham
Our repair technicians come to Sunniside for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Bath re-enamelling in Sunniside, done in place
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, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Common call-outs are for a coating lifting around the plughole and wear marks under the taps, across cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Sunniside (DL13)
- Region
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Repairing versus replacing in Sunniside
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why us?
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
How it works
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a full day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- 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.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
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What affects the price in Sunniside
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Sunniside. The price reflects:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many areas need work
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
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 pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the whole bath
- Details of any past repairs
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Our work in Sunniside
Sunniside is about 3 miles north-west of Crook, in County Durham. Customers in Sunniside get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 329 towns and villages across County Durham. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 18 miles away.
Here we cover the DL13 postcode area. From Front Street, Flag Terrace and Gladstone Terrace or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Roddymoor (1 mile south-east), East Hedleyhope (2 miles north-east), Billy Row (2 miles south-east), Stanley Crook (2 miles east) and Fir Tree (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (9 miles east), Consett (8 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (12 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (7 miles south-east), Spennymoor (8 miles east) and Chester-le-Street (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Sunniside
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Philip and St James and Tow Law Millennium Primary School, among other places. For a walk, there is Stanley Moss.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Sunniside
Often the bath has just had decades of use, with nothing wrong except the surface. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is generally as strong as ever.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
What to look for in a quote
- If travel is included in the price
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A bath split right through the body
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Repair dripping taps early
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Sunniside: your questions answered
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
What information do you need?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will the bath be moved?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
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