Middlesbrough · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Thornton, Middlesbrough
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Thornton and across Middlesbrough. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Thornton
We do not move the bath, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. Most baths are done in one visit, and can be used again the next day. Our repair technicians work on cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays, and people most often call us about worn patches where water runs and sits and several chips and rust patches.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Thornton (TS8)
- Area hub
- Middlesbrough
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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’s the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many areas need work
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How hard the colour is to match
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the photos on your phone. Just ensure we can see:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A photo taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Thornton
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Thornton and the surrounding area
Thornton is about 2 miles east of Ingleby Barwick, in Middlesbrough. Whether you’re in the middle of Thornton or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Thornton is one of 33 towns and villages in Middlesbrough we cover. Our jobs stretch from Thornton to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 36 miles away).
Here we cover the TS8 postcode area. Streets in the area include Thornton Road, Thornton Vale and Thornton Close. Other places close to Thornton include Stainton (1 mile north), Maltby (1 mile west), Hemlington (1 mile north-east), Brookfield (1 mile north) and Acklam (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Middlesbrough (3 miles north-east), Park End (4 miles north-east), Berwick Hills (4 miles north-east), Whale Hill (6 miles north-east), Normanby (5 miles north-east) and Marton Grove (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Thornton
Our clients here include homes close to The Stainton Public House, Church of St. Peter and St. Paul and The King's Academy. Thornton’s nearest station is Marton station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Newham Grange Farm Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Cleveland (2.9 miles east).
What a repair can’t fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A bath split right through the body
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Thornton
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Thornton, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
When to call us in Thornton
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Comparing quotes
- If travel is included in the price
- How changes to the job are handled
- Aftercare advice
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
The process
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes most of the day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- 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.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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