South Gloucestershire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Duckhole, South Gloucestershire
Our technicians come to Duckhole for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Duckhole
If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Whether it’s several chips and rust patches and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Duckhole (BS35, GL13)
- County
- South Gloucestershire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. 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.
How the visit works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to most of the day.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. 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.
Advice
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath that is rusted through
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Duckhole. The price comes down to:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Duckhole. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- One picture of the whole bath
- Where you are, by postcode
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Common questions in Duckhole
How long will the bath be out of use?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the next day. We give you timings with the quote.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed price. You are under no obligation.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
How long does re-enamelling last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Also near Duckhole
Also in Duckhole
Where we work around Duckhole
Duckhole is about 1 mile north of Thornbury, in South Gloucestershire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover 110 places across South Gloucestershire. Our jobs stretch from Duckhole to Birmingham (64 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of BS35 and GL13 and the streets around it. We also travel to Lower Morton (1 mile south), Rockhampton (1 mile north), Morton (1 mile south), Upper Morton (1 mile south-east) and Crossways (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Kingswood (12 miles south), Mangotsfield (10 miles south), Yate (7 miles south-east), Fishponds (10 miles south), Bradley Stoke (7 miles south) and Patchway (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Duckhole
Our clients here include homes close to The Castle School, Manorbrook Primary School and Morton Baptst Church and the streets around them. A little further out are Thornbury and District Museum (1.7 miles south) and Thornbury Castle (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill.
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Nothing else is disturbed. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Duckhole
- Same prices wherever you are
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Duckhole
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in South Gloucestershire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Store bottles off the bath
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Avoid suction-cup mats
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale cannot build up.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
