Nottinghamshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Trowell homes
Damaged bath in Trowell? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
Bath re-enamelling in Trowell without replacing anything
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. We’re frequently asked to fix wear marks under the taps and stains that won’t shift, across Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and cast iron baths.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Trowell (NG9)
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Trowell and nearby
Trowell is about 2 miles south-east of Ilkeston, in Nottinghamshire. Jobs in Trowell are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Trowell is one of 329 places in Nottinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 42 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of NG9 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Colonsay Close, Iona Drive and Barley Dale Drive and the roads around them. We also travel to Stanton Gate (1 mile south-west), Stapleford (1 mile south), Gallows Inn (1 mile north-west), Trowell Moor (1 mile north-east) and Broxtowe (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Mansfield (14 miles north), Beeston (3 miles south-east), Carlton (8 miles east), Sutton in Ashfield (12 miles north), Hucknall (7 miles north-east) and West Bridgford (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Trowell
Our customers here include homes close to Bramcote College, St Helen's Church and St. Luke's Church and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ilkeston station, roughly 2.4 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum (2.3 miles east) and Ilkeston Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Attenborough Nature Reserve.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
What we are called out for in Trowell
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Wear marks under the taps
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Chips and rust in more than one place
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Who turns up on the day
- When it can be used again
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
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.
Send photos for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Trowell
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
What we do, step by step
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take most of the day. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
For a price in Trowell, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
How to care for the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Trowell
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No need to remove anything
- No extra charge for your area
- Work done at your home or business
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
