Gloucestershire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Avening homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Avening, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Wear marks under the taps
- An old resurfacing that is failing
What a repair cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
About our bath re-enamelling in Avening
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’re frequently asked to fix a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, in pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Avening (GL8)
- Region
- Gloucestershire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Avening
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Stains that will not shift
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What preparation is included
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the price covers travel
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
About Avening
Avening is about 5 miles south-east of Stroud, in Gloucestershire. Whether you are in the middle of Avening or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Avening is one of 470 towns and villages in Gloucestershire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Avening to Birmingham (about 56 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: GL8. Streets in the area include High Street, Mill Lane and Sandford Leaze, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Avening: Box (2 miles north-west), Tetbury (3 miles south), Long Newnton (4 miles south-east), Doughton (4 miles south) and Westonbirt (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Cheltenham (15 miles north), Gloucester (12 miles north), Stroud (5 miles north-west), Cirencester (9 miles east), Lansdown (15 miles north) and Brockworth (11 miles north).
Around Avening
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Avening Primary School, Sir William Romney's School and Church of the Holy Cross, among other places. Avening’s nearest station is Stroud station, about 4.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Tetbury Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Beverston Castle (2.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Frome Banks.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and typically a day, with the bath back in use the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Avening
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One price list for the whole UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Towns and villages near Avening
Other services in Avening
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
The process
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job usually takes most of the day. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Open a window if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
FAQs for Avening
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Avening?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Typically, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
