County Durham · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Tantobie
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Tantobie, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Bath re-enamelling in Tantobie without replacing anything
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we don’t cut corners on it. If you’re dealing with an outdated colour you’d like to change and a roll-top that’s seen better days, we can help.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Tantobie (DH9)
- County
- County Durham
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Tantobie
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use dull the surface, typically first under the taps and around the waste.
Clients generally contact us about:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Several chips and rust patches
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Before you book anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Also near Tantobie
What else we do in Tantobie
When we’d advise against a repair
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- A bath split right through the body
- A bath that’s rusted through
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
Repairing versus replacing in Tantobie
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Tantobie clients choose us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- A fixed quote before you book
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Repair dripping taps early
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure 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.
About Tantobie
Tantobie is about 2 miles north-west of Stanley, in County Durham. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Tantobie is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of the DH9 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Unity Terrace, Neale Street and Front Street. We also travel to White-le-Head (1 mile south-west), Clough Dene (1 mile north-west), Mountsett (1 mile west), Hobson (1 mile north-west) and Tanfield Lea (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Durham (9 miles south-east), Consett (5 miles south-west), Spennymoor (14 miles south), Seaham (15 miles east), Chester-le-Street (6 miles east) and Crook (12 miles south).
Near you in Tantobie
Our customers here include homes close to Tanfield School, Oak Tree Inn and Tanfield Lea Community Primary School, among other places. Also close by are North Durham Academy (1.7 miles south-east) and Church of St Margaret (0.8 miles north-east). Further afield, we also cover the area around Shotley Bridge Hospital (4.9 miles west) and Derwentside (1.9 miles south-west).
Tantobie questions
Do you work in Tantobie?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Tantobie. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, so Tantobie is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Will the new finish last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes most of the day in most cases. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.
- 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.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
Most clients in Tantobie get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Tantobie. The price comes down to:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
