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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Charlton, Wiltshire

Our technicians come to Charlton for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Charlton homes

When a repair is not the answer

It helps to know what we cannot do too:

  • Holes rusted through the metal
  • A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

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

Bath re-enamelling at your home in Charlton

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 are frequently asked to fix lots of chips and rust spots and staining under the taps and around the waste, on acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Location
Charlton (SN16)
Region
Wiltshire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Charlton questions

Is a repair better than a new one?

Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

What does bath re-enamelling cost?

Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.

Which areas do you work in?

We work UK-wide, and that includes Charlton. Our prices are the same everywhere.

When can you do it?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Access to the area
  • The material and finish
  • The colour and finish to match

We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Send pictures for a quote

You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Something in shot to show the size

If you’re in Charlton and want a price, 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.

Different materials, different repairs

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.

Pressed steel

Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.

When to call us in Charlton

In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • Stains that won’t shift
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it

Before you book anyone

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What prep work is covered
  • How soon you can use it again
  • How your room will be protected

Our hiring checklist

Keeping it looking good

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
  • Respect the curing time we give you
  • Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
  • Keep suction mats out of the bath

Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.

How it works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for most of the day. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
  3. We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
  4. We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
  5. Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the day after.

How to prepare

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Getting a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Charlton and the surrounding area

Charlton is about 9 miles south-west of Cirencester, in Wiltshire. Whether you are in the middle of Charlton or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Charlton is one of 425 places in Wiltshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 61 miles away.

Here we cover the SN16 postcode area. That includes homes on St John's Way and Park Street and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Charlton: Charlton Heath (1 mile east), Milbourne (1 mile south-west), Lea (2 miles south), Malmesbury (2 miles south-west) and Little Somerford (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chippenham (10 miles south), Calne (11 miles south), Corsham (13 miles south-west), Hardenhuish (10 miles south), Lyneham (8 miles south-east) and Pewsham (11 miles south).

Landmarks near Charlton

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Malmesbury Church of England School and Music Academy and Church of St John the Baptist, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Malmesbury Castle (2 miles south-west) and Tetbury Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Charlton include Clattinger Farm.

Map of Charlton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and typically one day, with the bath ready the following day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • A fixed quote before you book
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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 isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

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