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Bath Re-enamelling for Charlton Heath homes

Problem with your bath in Charlton Heath? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath re-enamelling in Charlton Heath

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Charlton Heath

We re-enamel plenty of period and roll-top baths, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. Whether it’s several chips and rust patches and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, we can help, on Victorian roll-tops, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths alike.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Charlton Heath and across Wiltshire.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Area
Charlton Heath (SN16)
Area hub
Wiltshire
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

What we do, step by step

We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take most of the day, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
  2. Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Open a window if you can

How to get a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

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Charlton Heath and the surrounding area

Charlton Heath is about 8 miles south of Cirencester, in Wiltshire. Our technicians come to clients in Charlton Heath and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Charlton Heath is one of 425 places in Wiltshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Charlton Heath to Birmingham (61 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: SN16. Nearby, we also work in Charlton (1 mile west), Lea (2 miles south-west), Milbourne (2 miles west), Little Somerford (3 miles south) and Malmesbury (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chippenham (10 miles south), Calne (11 miles south), Corsham (14 miles south-west), Hardenhuish (10 miles south-west), Lyneham (7 miles south-east) and Pewsham (11 miles south).

What’s near Charlton Heath

Our clients here include homes close to Church of All Saints. Nearby you’ll also find Malmesbury Castle (2.9 miles west) and Athelstan Museum (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Clattinger Farm.

Map of Charlton Heath © OpenStreetMap contributors

When a repair isn’t the answer

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

  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
  • Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
  • An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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

Repair or replace: which is better?

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. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Charlton Heath. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why us?

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

When to call us in Charlton Heath

Often the bath has just had decades of use, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is typically as strong as ever.

Look out for these signs:

  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
  • A coloured bath you want in white
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping

What your quote should include

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

How to compare quotes

How to look after the repair

So the finish stays in good condition for years:

  • Get any chip repaired quickly
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
  • Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
  • A dripping tap should be fixed promptly

Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.

The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

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 won’t last.

Charlton Heath questions

Can you change the colour of my bath?

Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.

How long does re-enamelling take?

Generally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Charlton Heath.

How soon can you come?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?

Yes. Inside and out if you’d like.

Will there be a smell?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Do you cover the entire of Wiltshire?

We cover the entire UK, including Charlton Heath and the rest of Wiltshire. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.

Repairs by material

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’s what we repair.

Acrylic

We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • The material and finish
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How many areas need work

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. 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.

Getting a price from photos

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Details of any past repairs
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

For a price in Charlton Heath, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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