Bristol · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Cotham, Bristol
Our repair technicians come to Cotham for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Several chips and rust patches
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Cotham
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We work on acrylic baths, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are stains that won’t shift and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Bristol.
- Where
- Cotham (BS6, BS8, BS2)
- Region
- Bristol
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Give the finish its full curing time before using the 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.
Our work in Cotham
Cotham is about 1 mile north-west of Bristol, in Bristol. Our technicians come to clients in Cotham and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Cotham is one of 89 places in Bristol we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 76 miles away.
We work across BS6, BS8 and BS2. Whether you live on Alma Road, Clyde Road and Evans Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Redland (1 mile north-west), Bullock's Park (1 mile south), Clifton (1 mile south-west), Westbury Park (1 mile north-west) and Canon's Marsh (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Soundwell (4 miles east), Mayfield Park (3 miles east), St George (3 miles east), Hartcliffe (4 miles south), Staple Hill (4 miles east) and Brentry (3 miles north). Being one of Bristol’s larger places, Cotham is somewhere we visit frequently.
Landmarks near Cotham
Around Cotham, we work in homes near Cotham Gardens Primary School, North Bristol Post 16 Centre and The White Bear pub, among other places. Also close by are Cotham Gardens (within half a mile north-east), Cotham School (less than half a mile south) and Cotham Church (less than half a mile south). There is a railway station in Cotham itself: Redland station. Well-known places in the area include Bristol Homeopathic Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Department Of Earth Sciences Museum (0.6 miles south). Open spaces near Cotham include Brandon Hill and Tarn Lake.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Avon (1.3 miles south-east)
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
What we are called out for in Cotham
Often the bath has just had decades of use. The body of the bath is normally perfectly sound.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Chips and rust in more than one place
What to look for in a quote
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who turns up on the day
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How soon you can use it again
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
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What we do, step by step
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a full day, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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FAQs for Cotham
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Typically, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Cotham?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
Why repair rather than replace?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We leave the room as we found it
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
