County Durham · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Unthank, County Durham
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Unthank and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Wear marks under the taps
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Unthank
Resurfacing renews the entire surface of the bath without a refit. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. Typical jobs include wear marks under the taps and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, across pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and acrylic baths.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Unthank (DL13)
- County
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- Have chips seen to early
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
What a repair can’t fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A metal bath with a through crack
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Our work in Unthank
Unthank is about 10 miles south-west of Consett, in County Durham. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Unthank is one of 329 places in County Durham we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 23 miles away.
Our visits in DL13 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Union Lane, Market Place and Coronation Avenue. With the A689 close by, Unthank is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Unthank include Stanhope (1 mile north), Shittlehope (1 mile east), Crawleyside (1 mile north), Bridge End (2 miles south-east) and Frosterley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Consett (10 miles north-east), Bishop Auckland (14 miles south-east), Stanley (15 miles north-east), Crook (11 miles east), Annfield Plain (13 miles north-east) and Barnard Castle (14 miles south).
Around Unthank
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School, Church of St Thomas and Queens Head pub, among other places. The countryside around Unthank includes Collier Law.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes the best part of a day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- 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.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A picture taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
Most customers in Unthank get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why Unthank clients choose us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No need to remove anything
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Unthank questions
Will the new finish last?
Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Do you cover Unthank?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Unthank for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Do you cover the whole of County Durham?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Unthank. Prices do not change with location.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, often. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
For landlords and businesses
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.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
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