Cumbria · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Unthank, Cumbria
Bath re-enamelling in and around Unthank: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Bath re-enamelling in Unthank without replacing anything
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Our repair technicians work on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths, and people most often call us about several chips and rust patches and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Unthank (CA10)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
FAQs for Unthank
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes. Inside and out if you’d like.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Typically one day, with the bath ready the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Will the new finish last?
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.
Do you cover the entire of Cumbria?
We work UK-wide, so Unthank is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Never use suction bath mats
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Unthank?
Enamel wears gradually. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Wear marks under the taps
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What preparation is included
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Landlord and trade work in Unthank
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
Covering Unthank
Unthank is about 8 miles north-east of Penrith, in Cumbria. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Unthank is one of 438 towns and villages in Cumbria we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 42 miles away.
We work across CA10. Close by, we cover Gamblesby (1 mile south), Glassonby (2 miles south-west), Kirkoswald (3 miles west), Hunsonby (3 miles south-west) and Little Salkeld (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Penrith (8 miles south-west), Currock (15 miles north-west), Botcherby (15 miles north-west), Harraby (15 miles north-west), Appleby-in-Westmorland (13 miles south) and Brampton (14 miles north).
Around Unthank
Around Unthank, we work in homes near St. John's Church. The closest station to Unthank is Lazonby & Kirkoswald station, about 3.6 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kirkoswald Castle (2.9 miles west).
How the visit works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes most of the day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
What a repair cannot fix
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Unthank
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
