Somerset · England

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Cheddar, Somerset

Local bath re-enamelling for Cheddar: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

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

Bath re-enamelling for Cheddar homes

Bath re-enamelling in Cheddar, done in place

Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Typical jobs include a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, across Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and cast iron baths.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Location
Cheddar (BS27)
Area hub
Somerset
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Common problems we fix in Cheddar

Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • A roll-top that’s seen better days
  • A coating lifting around the plughole
  • Thin, worn enamel in places
  • An outdated colour you’d like to change

What to look for in a quote

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • When it can be used again
  • What preparation is included

How to compare quotes

How the visit works

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take most of the day. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
  3. Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
  4. The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
  5. The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Get a quote

Email us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your BS27 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Cheddar

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

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

Does the bath have to be removed?

No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.

What happens if you find more damage?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Do you come to Cheddar?

We do. Repair technicians travel to Cheddar from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Can you change the colour of my bath?

Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

What affects the price in Cheddar

Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How much damage there is
  • The colour and finish to match

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Cheddar. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

How to get a fixed price

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • One picture of the entire bath
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

What we cannot put right

Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:

  • Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
  • Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
  • A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Cheddar

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

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: 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 Cheddar customers choose us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Cheddar and nearby

Cheddar is about 9 miles south-east of Weston-super-Mare, in Somerset. Whether you’re in the middle of Cheddar or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 640 places across Somerset, from the larger towns to small villages.

Here we cover the BS27 postcode area. Local streets include Station Road, Southfield and Greenhayes, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Cheddar: Bradley Cross (1 mile east), Nyland (2 miles south), Draycott (2 miles south-east), Rodney Stoke (3 miles south-east) and Latcham (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bridgwater (14 miles south-west), Burnham-on-Sea (9 miles west), Wells (7 miles south-east), Midsomer Norton (13 miles east), Shepton Mallet (12 miles south-east) and Street (11 miles south).

What’s near Cheddar

Typical jobs here are in homes near Cheddar First School, Church of St Andrew and The Kings of Wessex Academy, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Kings of Wessex Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and The Kings Head pub (less than half a mile north). Further afield, we also cover the area around Goughs Motor Museum (within half a mile east) and Banwell Castle (4.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Kingswood and Black Down.

Map of Cheddar © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

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.

Looking after it afterwards

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:

  • A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
  • Store bottles off the bath
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately

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.

The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.

What your bath is made of matters

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.

Acrylic

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

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