Hull · England
Bath Re-enamelling in The Avenues
Bath re-enamelling in The Avenues without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- A coloured bath you want in white
Bath re-enamelling at your home in The Avenues
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Whether it’s worn patches where water runs and sits and stains that won’t shift, we can help, whatever the material.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back.
- Location
- The Avenues (HU5, HU3)
- Area hub
- Hull
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
The Avenues questions
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Is there a smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in The Avenues?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in The Avenues.
When a repair is not the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
What affects the price in The Avenues
Prices start from £350. There’s no area surcharge for The Avenues. What changes the price is:
- The colour and finish to match
- The type of damage
- How many areas need work
- What the surface is made of
No two jobs are quite the same, 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.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- One picture of the entire bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Details of any past repairs
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Repair or replace in The Avenues?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in The Avenues
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Everything repaired in place
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Can I fix it myself?
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
What we are called out for in The Avenues
Often the bath has just had decades of use, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is usually as strong as ever.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
- How soon you can use it again
- How changes to the job are handled
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
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How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes most of the day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Make sure the area is dry
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Covering The Avenues
The Avenues is about 1 mile west of Kingston upon Hull, in Hull. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. The Avenues is one of 22 towns and villages in Hull where we work. We work right across the region, from The Avenues to Leeds (about 48 miles away).
Here we cover the HU5 and HU3 postcode area. You will find streets such as Park Avenue, Rainhill Road and Prince's Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around The Avenues: Stepney (1 mile east), Newland (1 mile north-east), Kingston upon Hull (1 mile east), Wilmington (1 mile east) and Inglemire (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Sutton-on-Hull (3 miles north-east), Kingswood (3 miles north), Sutton Ings (3 miles north-east), Southcoates (3 miles east), Longhill (4 miles east) and Bilton Grange Estate (4 miles east).
What’s near The Avenues
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Pearson Park, Hull Grammar School and Thoresby Primary School. Nearby too are Hull Trinity House Academy (0.8 miles east), St Cuthbert (under half a mile south-west) and The Grafton pub (0.5 miles north-east). The closest station to The Avenues is Hull station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east. A little further out are Kingston General Hospital (0.8 miles east) and St Stephen's (1.2 miles south-east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
