Derbyshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Swarkestone
Damaged bath in Swarkestone? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- A coating lifting around the plughole
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Swarkestone. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The material, if you know it
If you are in Swarkestone and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
About our bath re-enamelling in Swarkestone
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Whether it’s a roll-top that’s seen better days and staining under the taps and around the waste, we can help, whatever the material.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Swarkestone (DE73)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Common problems we fix in Swarkestone
Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
Common reasons people in Swarkestone contact us are:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if they find more damage
Swarkestone questions
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Do you cover the entire of Derbyshire?
Everywhere in the UK, Swarkestone included. Travel is included in the price.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room masked and ventilated.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Covering Swarkestone
Swarkestone is about 4 miles south of Derby, in Derbyshire. From the centre of Swarkestone to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 532 towns and villages across Derbyshire. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
Jobs in DE73 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Barrow Lane and Woodshop Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Barrow upon Trent (1 mile west), Stanton by Bridge (1 mile south-east), Chellaston (1 mile north-east), Shelton Lock (2 miles north) and Allenton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Swadlincote (7 miles south-west), Ilkeston (10 miles north-east), Long Eaton (8 miles east), Belper (12 miles north), Heanor (12 miles north) and Ripley (14 miles north).
What’s near Swarkestone
Our clients here include homes close to Chellaston Academy, Crewe And Harpur Arms and Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School. The closest station to Swarkestone is Peartree station, about 3.1 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Melbourne Castle (2.6 miles south-east) and National Sikh Heritage Centre & Holocaust Museum (3.4 miles north).
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we’re there, the work takes a full day in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- 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.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
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Repairing versus replacing in Swarkestone
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
What you get with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A bath split right through the body
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
