Reading · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Chalkhouse Green homes
Problem with your bath in Chalkhouse Green? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A roll-top that is seen better days
Bath re-enamelling in Chalkhouse Green without replacing anything
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. Our technicians work on pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and common reasons people contact us are a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and wear marks under the taps.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Chalkhouse Green (RG4)
- Area hub
- Reading
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that is rusted through
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
Common problems we fix in Chalkhouse Green
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Several chips and rust patches
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A roll-top that is seen better days
Before booking anyone
- What preparation is included
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How long it needs to cure
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Have chips seen to early
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Chalkhouse Green: your questions answered
How long will the bath be out of use?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Do you cover the entire of Reading?
We cover the entire UK, including Chalkhouse Green and the rest of Reading. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, frequently. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
Where we work around Chalkhouse Green
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Jobs in Chalkhouse Green are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading. We work right across the region, from Chalkhouse Green to London (about 38 miles away).
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Chalkhouse Green include Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Around Chalkhouse Green
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Bird in Hand pub, The Warwick School and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. Other local landmarks include Emmer Green Primary School (1 mile south-east) and Saint Barnabas Emmer Green (1 mile south). Chalkhouse Green’s nearest station is Reading station, roughly 2.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A photo taken from further back
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Chalkhouse Green, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow most of the day from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
If you are in Chalkhouse Green and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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Why repair rather than replace?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is typically 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. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
What you get with us
- One price list for the entire UK
- A fixed quote before booking
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
