North Lincolnshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Thornton Curtis homes
Problem with your bath in Thornton Curtis? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A coloured bath you want in white
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Thornton Curtis
If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. There is no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. If you are dealing with brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, we can help, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Thornton Curtis (DN39)
- County
- North Lincolnshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A metal bath with a through crack
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Thornton Curtis
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. 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 tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Covering Thornton Curtis
Thornton Curtis is about 8 miles south of Kingston upon Hull, in North Lincolnshire. Wherever you are in the DN39 postcode area, we come to you. Thornton Curtis is one of 90 places in North Lincolnshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Thornton Curtis to Leeds (50 miles away).
Our visits in DN39 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Main Street, Burnham Lane and Dam Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Wootton (1 mile south), South End (2 miles north-east), Barrow upon Humber (2 miles north-west), Barrow Hann (2 miles north) and Ulceby (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Scunthorpe (13 miles south-west), Barton-upon-Humber (4 miles north-west), Bottesford (14 miles south-west), Brigg (8 miles south-west), Frodingham (13 miles west) and Crosby (13 miles west).
Around Thornton Curtis
In Thornton Curtis, that means homes near Thornton Hunt Inn, Wootton St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Church of Saint Lawrence, among other places. The closest station to Thornton Curtis is Thornton Abbey station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Barton upon Humber Castle (4.1 miles north-west).
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
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What happens on the day
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take most of the day, including clearing up.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
Email us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Thornton Curtis, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
FAQs for Thornton Curtis
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Are there extra charges for Thornton Curtis?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Do you work in Thornton Curtis?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Thornton Curtis and the rest of North Lincolnshire. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
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.
Common problems we fix in Thornton Curtis
Older baths often have several problems at once: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
Customers typically contact us about:
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Stains that will not shift
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the price covers travel
- What preparation is included
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Something in shot to show the size
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Why repair rather than replace?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thornton Curtis
- Fixed prices from your photos
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
