Rotherham · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Swallownest
Damaged bath in Swallownest? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Bath re-enamelling in Swallownest without replacing anything
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and cast iron baths, and people most often call us about wear marks under the taps and a coloured bath you want in white.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Swallownest as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Swallownest (S26, S13)
- Area hub
- Rotherham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Swallownest
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Generally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Swallownest?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your S26 postcode.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Are there extra charges for Swallownest?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book.
Getting a price from photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- The material, if you know it
- A photo taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
What a repair can’t fix
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a full day. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Swallownest
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Wear marks under the taps
- A coloured bath you want in white
What your quote should include
- Aftercare advice
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Where we work around Swallownest
Swallownest is about 5 miles south of Rotherham, in Rotherham. Across the S26 area, we carry out the work at your property. Our technicians cover all 71 towns and villages across Rotherham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 32 miles away.
Every address in S26 and S13 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From High Street, Main Street and Alpina Way or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Aston (1 mile east), Aughton (1 mile north), Woodhouse Mill (1 mile west), Treeton (2 miles north-west) and Woodhouse (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Rotherham (5 miles north), Rawmarsh (7 miles north), Maltby (6 miles north-east), Dinnington (5 miles east), Clifton (5 miles north) and Swinton (8 miles north).
What’s near Swallownest
Our customers here include homes close to Swallownest Primary School, Christ Church Swallownest and Aston Academy. The nearest railway station is Woodhouse station, about 1.5 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Rotherham General Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Crystal Peaks (2 miles south-west).
Why repair rather than replace?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swallownest
- No need to remove anything
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Work done at your home or business
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What else we do in Swallownest
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
