County Durham · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Whittonstall, County Durham
Damaged bath in Whittonstall? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Whittonstall
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, so we do not cut corners on it. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops, and people most frequently call us about wear marks under the taps and an old resurfacing that’s failing.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Whittonstall (DH8)
- County
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Whittonstall
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Whittonstall. The price comes down to:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed price
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- Everything repaired in place
- We leave the room as we found it
- Work done at your home or business
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Whittonstall: your questions answered
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Do you cover the entire of County Durham?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
When to call us in Whittonstall
Enamel wears gradually. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
Comparing quotes
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Who will actually do the work
- What happens if they find more damage
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, 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.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
You don’t 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’ll reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Nearby places to Whittonstall
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Whittonstall and the surrounding area
Whittonstall is about 4 miles north-west of Consett, in County Durham. From the centre of Whittonstall to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 329 towns and villages in County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
Jobs in DH8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Whittonstall include Low Westwood (3 miles east), West Mickley (3 miles north), Blackhall Mill (3 miles east), Hamsterley (3 miles east) and Chopwell (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (15 miles south-east), Consett (4 miles south-east), Chester-le-Street (13 miles east), Stanley (8 miles east), Crook (15 miles south) and Birtley (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Whittonstall
We visit homes around St Philip & St James, Whittonstall First School and Anchor Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Stocksfield station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Shotley Bridge Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and Bywell Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Whittonstall include Currock Hill.
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Holes rusted through the metal
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
