Bath and North East Somerset · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Combe Down
Local bath re-enamelling for Combe Down: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Wear marks under the taps
- Chips and rust in more than one place
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow a full day.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Ensure the area is dry
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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Bath re-enamelling in Combe Down, done in place
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Whether it’s a coating lifting around the plughole and several chips and rust patches, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Combe Down (BA2)
- Area hub
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is normally much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Combe Down
- Work done at your home or business
- No need to remove anything
- One visit for most repairs
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Where we work around Combe Down
Combe Down is about 2 miles south-east of Bath, in Bath and North East Somerset. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Combe Down is one of 136 places in Bath and North East Somerset we cover. We work right across the region, from Combe Down to Birmingham (79 miles away).
Jobs in BA2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Rock Lane, Farrs Lane and Naish Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Tucking Mill (1 mile south-east), Monkton Combe (1 mile east), Midford (1 mile south), South Stoke (1 mile south-west) and Lyncombe (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Keynsham (8 miles north-west), Lansdown (3 miles north), Larkhall (3 miles north), Locksbrook (3 miles north-west), Twerton (3 miles north-west) and Paulton (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Combe Down
Around Combe Down, we work in homes near Combe Down CofE Primary School, The Horseshoe Public House and Church of the Holy Trinity. Other local landmarks include Ralph Allen School (0.6 miles east), Alexandra Park (1.1 miles north-west), Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (1.8 miles north-west) and Monkton Combe School (0.7 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Bath Spa station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (2.9 miles north-west) and SouthGate (1.4 miles north-west).
What a repair can’t fix
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Steel that has corroded right through
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Questions from Combe Down
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Usually, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote, usually with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
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Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Repair dripping taps early
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, particularly where water is hard, so limescale cannot build up.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Combe Down
Hard water speeds up the wear, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether the price covers travel
- How your room will be protected
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
