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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Anerley, Greater London
Our repair technicians come to Anerley for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- An old resurfacing that is failing
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Anerley
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we do not cut corners on it. We regularly repair acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and a coloured bath you want in white.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Anerley and across Greater London.
- Where
- Anerley (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- Region
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A bath that is rusted through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
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: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Nearby places to Anerley
Also in Anerley
What we’re called out for in Anerley
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Look out for these signs:
- Wear marks under the taps
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How to look after the finish
- How the colour is matched
Anerley and nearby
Anerley is about 2 miles north-east of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. Jobs in Anerley are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Anerley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Anerley to London (about 6 miles away).
Here we cover the SE20, SE19 and SE26 postcode area. Whether you live on Maple Road, Padua Road and Genoa Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Penge (1 mile east), Crystal Palace (1 mile north), Sydenham (1 mile north-east), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Anerley
Our customers here include homes close to Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, Anerley Arms and Harris City Academy Crystal Palace. Also close by are St Paul's (under half a mile west), James Dixon Primary School (less than half a mile south) and Crystal Palace School (0.6 miles north-west). There is a railway station in Anerley itself: Anerley station. Well-known places in the area include St Christopher's Hospice (0.7 miles north-east) and Addiscombe (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Anerley include Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the entire bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
For a price in Anerley, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Repair or replace in Anerley?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the whole room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Anerley
- We leave the room as we found it
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Avoid suction-cup mats
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
Anerley: your questions answered
How long does re-enamelling take?
Generally one day, with the bath ready the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What happens if you find more damage?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
The process
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes most of the day, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can typically be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Make sure the area is dry
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job without visiting.
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