Dudley · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Dudley
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Dudley and the surrounding area. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Repair or replace in Dudley?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, usually one day, with the bath back in use the next day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dudley
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our bath re-enamelling in Dudley
We do not move the bath, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. It generally takes one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. Our technicians work on cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are an outdated colour you’d like to change and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Dudley.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Dudley
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Common reasons people in Dudley contact us include:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Wear marks under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
- How to care for the finish
- How your room will be protected
What affects the price in Dudley
Prices start from £350. There is no charge for travel to Dudley. The price comes down to:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the whole bath
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Holes rusted through the metal
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Dudley
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
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.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Never use suction bath mats
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Dudley
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Dudley.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send pictures.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a full day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
For a price in Dudley, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Where we work around Dudley
Dudley is about 6 miles south of Wolverhampton, in Dudley. From the centre of Dudley to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 63 towns and villages across Dudley, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Dudley to Birmingham (about 9 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of the DY2, DY1, DY5 and DY3 postcode area. You will find streets such as High Street, Stone Street Square and Church Road, all of which we cover. Dudley is on the A459 and A461, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Eve Hill (1 mile north-west), Oakham (1 mile east), Tividale (2 miles east), Woodsetton (2 miles north) and Brades Village (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Halesowen (4 miles south), Stourbridge (4 miles south-west), Kingswinford (3 miles west), Brierley Hill (3 miles south-west), Hasbury (4 miles south) and Norton (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Dudley
Typical jobs here are in homes near St James Academy, Blowers Green Primary School and Gurdwara Guru Teg Bhadar pub, among other places. Nearby too are Priory Park (0.8 miles north), Church of St. Thomas and St Luke (within half a mile north) and Wolverhampton Street School (under half a mile north). The closest station to Dudley is Tipton station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Duncan Edwards Museum (0.5 miles north-east) and Merry Hill Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Dudley include Portway Hill and Mons Hill.
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