County Durham · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Toft Hill
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Toft Hill and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Bath re-enamelling in Toft Hill without replacing anything
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. Typical jobs include several chips and rust patches and stains that won’t shift, in cast iron baths, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Toft Hill and across County Durham.
- Area
- Toft Hill (DL14)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Your technician turns up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a full day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get 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.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Toft Hill
Often the bath has just had decades of use. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is usually as strong as ever.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- A coloured bath you want in white
- An old resurfacing that is failing
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if they find more damage
- If travel is included in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and usually a day, and the bath is usable the day after. Prices start from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why Toft Hill clients choose us
- Everything repaired in place
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Where we work around Toft Hill
Toft Hill is about 3 miles west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. We visit homes and businesses in Toft Hill and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Toft Hill is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 24 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: DL14. We regularly work on streets such as Southfield Drive, Willow Court and Chestnut Court and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include High Etherley (1 mile east), Low Etherley (1 mile north-east), Phoenix Row (1 mile north-east), Witton Park (1 mile north-east) and Woodside (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Durham (12 miles north-east), Consett (15 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (7 miles east), Bishop Auckland (3 miles east), Spennymoor (7 miles north-east) and Stanley (15 miles north).
Around Toft Hill
We visit homes around St John's School & Sixth Form College - A Catholic Academy, Toft Hill Primary School and The Sportsman pub, among other places. The closest station to Toft Hill is Bishop Auckland station, roughly 3 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Witton Castle (1.4 miles north) and Bishop Auckland Hospital (2.9 miles east).
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Store bottles off the bath
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Honest limits
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A metal bath with a through crack
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Toft Hill, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
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Toft Hill questions
Can tenants book a repair?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send pictures.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do you come to Toft Hill?
We do. Technicians travel to Toft Hill from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
