Staffordshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Woodshutts, Staffordshire
Bath re-enamelling for Woodshutts, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Thin, worn enamel in places
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Woodshutts
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without a refit. It’s the answer when the entire bath is tired rather than one spot. Whether it’s an outdated colour you’d like to change and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, we can help, on acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays alike.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Woodshutts (ST7)
- County
- Staffordshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Woodshutts: your questions answered
Is there a smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Rental properties take more wear, 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.
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Repair dripping taps early
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Dry the bath after use if possible, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Access to the area
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send photos for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Details of any past repairs
For a price in Woodshutts, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Nearby places to Woodshutts
Other services in Woodshutts
When to call us in Woodshutts
Enamel does not fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.
People generally call us after spotting something like this:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Several chips and rust patches
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Before you book anyone
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How changes to the job are handled
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- A bath split right through the body
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which typically takes most of the day. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
Repair or replace in Woodshutts?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is generally much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Woodshutts
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Woodshutts and nearby
Woodshutts is about 4 miles north-west of Burslem, in Staffordshire. From the centre of Woodshutts to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Woodshutts is one of 512 towns and villages in Staffordshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Woodshutts to Manchester (about 27 miles away).
Here we cover the ST7 postcode area. Whether you live on The Avenue, Park Avenue and Bourne Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Woodshutts sits on or near the A34 and A50, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover include Hollins (1 mile south-west), Clough Hall (1 mile west), Butt Lane (1 mile west), Talke (1 mile south-west) and Kidsgrove (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newcastle-under-Lyme (5 miles south), Longton (8 miles south-east), Stone (14 miles south), Leek (9 miles east), Biddulph (4 miles north-east) and Alsager (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Woodshutts
We visit homes around Church of St Thomas, Caldwell Tavern and The Reginald Mitchell Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include University Academy Kidsgrove (1 mile north-east) and The King's Church of England School (under half a mile east). There is a railway station in Woodshutts itself: Kidsgrove station. Nearby you will also find Haywood Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Audley and Bignall End (2.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Parrot's Drumble and Bignall Hill.
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