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Bath Re-enamelling in Thorpe Astley
Bath re-enamelling in and around Thorpe Astley: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Thin, worn enamel in places
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Steel that has corroded right through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
Bath re-enamelling in Thorpe Astley, done in place
We re-enamel a lot of period and roll-top baths, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. Common call-outs are for lots of chips and rust spots and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, across acrylic baths, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Thorpe Astley and across Leicester.
- Location
- Thorpe Astley (LE3, LE5, LE1)
- Area hub
- Leicester
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What else we do in Thorpe Astley
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 generally cheaper.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to the best part of a day.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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Thorpe Astley: your questions answered
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Do you work in Thorpe Astley?
We do. We send a technician to Thorpe Astley for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
How do I book?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Thorpe Astley included. Travel is included in the price.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Common problems we fix in Thorpe Astley
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Common reasons people in Thorpe Astley contact us are:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Stains that will not shift
Questions to ask before booking
- If travel is included in the price
- How the room is protected while they work
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
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
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
What affects the price in Thorpe Astley
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
About Thorpe Astley
Thorpe Astley is about 3 miles south-west of Leicester, in Leicester. From the centre of Thorpe Astley to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Thorpe Astley is one of 35 towns and villages in Leicester we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 31 miles away.
We cover every part of the LE3, LE5 and LE1 postcode area and the streets around it. From Avon Road, Bolus Road and Seaton Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Being close to the M1, Thorpe Astley is easy for our repair technicians to reach. If you are just outside Thorpe Astley, we cover Braunstone Town (1 mile east), Braunstone Frith (1 mile north), Western Park (1 mile north-east), Westcotes (2 miles north-east) and Dane Hills (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Leicester (3 miles north-east), Oadby (6 miles east), St Matthew's (3 miles north-east), Spinney Hills (4 miles east), Belgrave (4 miles north-east) and Birstall (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Thorpe Astley
Around Thorpe Astley, we work in homes near Kingsway Primary School, The Winstanley School and St Peter's, among other places. Nearby too are Riverside Business and Enterprise College (1.5 miles east) and Braunstone Park (1 mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Narborough station, roughly 3.2 miles south. A little further out are Fosse Shopping Park (1.5 miles south-east) and Kirby Muxloe Castle (1.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Sheet Hedges Wood and Croft Hill.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Thorpe Astley, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Thorpe Astley as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
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