Staffordshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in The Lymes, Staffordshire
Problem with your bath in The Lymes? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow most of the day from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the day after.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Bath re-enamelling in The Lymes, done in place
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, and we take our time over it. We work on acrylic baths, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays, and common reasons people get in touch are a peeling or bubbling previous coating and staining under the taps and around the waste.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- The Lymes (ST5)
- Area hub
- Staffordshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in The Lymes
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
Where we work around The Lymes
The Lymes is about 2 miles south-west of Newcastle-under-Lyme, in Staffordshire. From the centre of The Lymes to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 512 towns and villages in Staffordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 34 miles away.
Our visits in ST5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Lymes Road and Butterton Lane, and we cover them all. We also travel to Butterton (1 mile south-east), Seabridge (1 mile east), Westlands (1 mile north-east), Westbury Park (1 mile east) and Clayton (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Stafford (14 miles south-east), Longton (5 miles east), Stone (8 miles south-east), Leek (13 miles north-east), Biddulph (10 miles north) and Alsager (8 miles north).
What’s near The Lymes
We visit homes around Church of St Thomas, Seabridge Primary School and Newcastle Academy. The Lymes’s nearest station is Stoke-On-Trent station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Heighley Castle (4 miles north-west) and Keele University Art Gallery (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Westport Lake and Bignall Hill.
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Have chips seen to early
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
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 typically cheaper.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How easy the damage is to reach
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the entire bath
- Any details about the material
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Nearby places to The Lymes
What else we do in The Lymes
When to call us in The Lymes
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Stains that won’t shift
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A coloured bath you want in white
What your quote should include
- How long it needs to cure
- What prep work is covered
- If travel is included in the price
- How changes to the job are handled
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Repair or replace in The Lymes?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, generally one day, and the bath is usable the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in The Lymes
- One visit for most repairs
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- No extra charge for your area
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Questions from The Lymes
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you come to The Lymes?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to The Lymes and the rest of Staffordshire. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
