Northamptonshire · England

Bath Re-enamelling for Aynho homes

We travel to Aynho for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Aynho

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Aynho

When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is normally the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. We’re often asked to fix a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring, across cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.

Area
Aynho (OX17)
Area hub
Northamptonshire
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

How to look after the repair

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Wash away dyes and oils after use
  • Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
  • Keep suction mats out of the bath
  • Repair dripping taps early

Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.

Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

How we price bath re-enamelling

Prices start from £350. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The material
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Getting a price from pictures

Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • The material, if you know it
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

If you’re in Aynho and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Aynho

In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.

Common reasons people in Aynho contact us are:

  • A roll-top that’s seen better days
  • A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste

What your quote should include

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • What protection goes down before work starts

Our hiring checklist

FAQs for Aynho

Can pets and children be at home?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Will there be fumes?

A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.

Which areas do you work in?

We cover the whole UK, including Aynho and the rest of Northamptonshire. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.

Will the new finish last?

That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

You’ll get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.

Can a failed resurfacing be redone?

Usually, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send photos.

Can you do the outside of a roll-top?

Yes. We can do the inside and outside.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Pressed steel

Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.

About Aynho

Aynho is about 5 miles south-west of Brackley, in Northamptonshire. We visit clients in Aynho and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Our technicians cover 364 places across Northamptonshire. We work right across the region, from Aynho to Birmingham (about 43 miles away).

We work across the OX17 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Butts Close, Bowmen's Lea and Blacksmiths Hill and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Souldern (1 mile south), Clifton (2 miles south-west), Croughton (2 miles east), Fritwell (3 miles south) and Somerton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brackley (5 miles north-east), Towcester (14 miles north-east), Middleton Cheney (5 miles north), Hinton (12 miles north), Silverstone (12 miles north-east) and Adderbury (3 miles north-west).

Near you in Aynho

Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Michael and The Cartwright Arms Hotel, among other places. Aynho’s nearest station is Kings Sutton station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (2.9 miles west) and Brackley Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aynho include Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.

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Honest limits

Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:

  • An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
  • Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
  • Leaks from fittings rather than the bath

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

What we work on

  • Cast iron baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Acrylic baths
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Victorian roll-tops

What we do, step by step

Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes the best part of a day, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

How to get a price

To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Should I try a DIY kit first?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

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