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Bath Re-enamelling in Upper Loads
Bath re-enamelling across Upper Loads and nearby, normally in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Upper Loads
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. We’re frequently asked to fix a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and lots of chips and rust spots, across Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Upper Loads as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Upper Loads (S42)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Upper Loads and the surrounding area
Upper Loads is about 4 miles west of Chesterfield, in Derbyshire. Across the S42 area, we carry out the work at your property. Our repair technicians cover all 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire. Our jobs stretch from Upper Loads to Manchester (about 33 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: S42. Close by, we cover Wadshelf (1 mile north), Wilday Green (3 miles north), Rumbling Street (3 miles north), Unthank (4 miles north) and Millthorpe (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chesterfield (4 miles east), Belper (14 miles south), Dronfield (6 miles north-east), Ripley (13 miles south-east), Bolsover (10 miles east) and Staveley (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Upper Loads
Upper Loads’s nearest station is Chesterfield station, roughly 4.7 miles east. A little further out are Walton Hospital (3.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Beeley Moor.
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. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
What you get with us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We leave the room as we found it
- Work done at your home or business
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Upper Loads?
Older baths frequently have several problems at once: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Comparing quotes
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How changes to the job are handled
- If travel is included in the price
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale cannot build up.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
When we would advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
What affects the price in Upper Loads
Resurfacing from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The material
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
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.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- The material, if you know it
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. 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 look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Upper Loads: your questions answered
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. Inside and out if you’d like.
Are there extra charges for Upper Loads?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Do you cover Upper Loads?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Upper Loads and the rest of Derbyshire. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Generally, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
