Birmingham · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Birmingham
Bath re-enamelling in and around Birmingham: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Birmingham
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We work on acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths, and common reasons people get in touch are enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and an outdated colour you’d like to change.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Birmingham and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Birmingham (B31, B37, B45, B23)
- County
- Birmingham
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Birmingham?
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Comparing quotes
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
The process
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take the best part of a day. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting 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 will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Should you replace it?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Birmingham
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.
When we would advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A metal bath with a through crack
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Birmingham
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
Also near Birmingham
What else we do in Birmingham
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Questions from Birmingham
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Do you cover Birmingham?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Birmingham from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Usually, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Generally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Are there extra charges for Birmingham?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Where we work around Birmingham
Birmingham is in England. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover all 140 towns and villages across Birmingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in B31, B37, B45 and B23 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Horton Square, High Street and Highgate Square or a nearby road, we can come to you. With the A34 and A38 close by, Birmingham is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Birmingham include Southside (1 mile north-west), Chinese Quarter (1 mile north-west), Smithfield (1 mile north), Deritend (1 mile north-east) and Camp Hill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Sutton Coldfield (7 miles north-east), Erdington (4 miles north-east), Cape Hill (3 miles west), Streetly (7 miles north), Hawkesley (5 miles south) and Londonderry (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Birmingham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Birmingham and Midland Institute, Chandos Primary School and St David's Church, among other places. You’ll also find Birmingham Independent School of Performing Arts (0.6 miles south-east), Ark St Alban's Academy (less than half a mile south), Highgate Park (within half a mile east) and Queens Arms (under half a mile south). Birmingham’s nearest station is Birmingham New Street station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bromwich Castle (5 miles north-east) and Bull Ring (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Birmingham include Deer's Leap Wood and Edgbaston Pool.
- Local facilities include Sparkbrook and Small Heath (0.9 miles south-east)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
