Sheffield · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Walkley
Damaged bath in Walkley? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
About our bath re-enamelling in Walkley
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. Typical jobs include an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, in Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and cast iron baths.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Sheffield.
- Location
- Walkley (S6, S10, S3)
- Area hub
- Sheffield
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What a repair can’t fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A bath that is rusted through
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
Walkley and nearby
Walkley is about 2 miles north-west of Sheffield, in Sheffield. We visit homes and businesses in Walkley and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Walkley is one of 118 places in Sheffield we cover. Our jobs stretch from Walkley to Leeds (29 miles away).
Jobs in S6, S10 and S3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Fox Road, Mona Road and Carr Road. Other places close to Walkley include Upperthorpe (1 mile south-east), Netherthorpe (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile south), Neepsend (1 mile east) and Woodside (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chapeltown (5 miles north), Carbrook (3 miles east), Hackenthorpe (6 miles south-east), Heeley (3 miles south-east), Woodthorpe (4 miles south-east) and Woodseats (3 miles south). Being one of Sheffield’s larger places, Walkley is somewhere we visit often.
Landmarks near Walkley
Our customers here include homes close to University of Sheffield Management School, Western Bank Library and Church of St Mary, among other places. You will also find Forge Valley School (1.1 miles west), St Mary's Church of England Primary School (within half a mile south), Crookes Valley Park (0.7 miles south) and The Owl Public House (under half a mile north-east). Walkley’s nearest station is Sheffield station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Yorkshire Natural History Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Orchard Square (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Walkley include Fox Hagg.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Central (1.3 miles south-east)
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- One picture of the entire bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
How the visit works
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a full day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
Most customers in Walkley get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
What else we do in Walkley
Common problems we fix in Walkley
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use, with nothing wrong except the surface. The body of the bath is typically perfectly sound.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Stains that won’t shift
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What your quote should include
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How to care for the finish
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long it needs to cure
Why repair rather than replace?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Walkley
- Work done at your home or business
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colour-matched on site
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Walkley questions
Which areas do you work in?
All of Sheffield, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
How long is the bath unusable?
Normally one day, with the bath ready the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
How long does re-enamelling last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is there a smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
