Greater London · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Farnborough, Greater London
Local bath re-enamelling for Farnborough: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Respect the curing time we give you
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Bath re-enamelling in Farnborough without replacing anything
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. Common call-outs are for a coating lifting around the plughole and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, across basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and cast iron baths.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Farnborough (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Farnborough: your questions answered
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
What we’re called out for in Farnborough
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
The things customers generally mention when they call include:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
Questions to ask before you book
- What aftercare is recommended
- How your room will be protected
- When it can be used again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes the best part of a day. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Farnborough, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Farnborough and nearby
Farnborough is about 2 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. We travel to homes and businesses in Farnborough and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Farnborough is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our jobs stretch from Farnborough to London (about 12 miles away).
We work across BR6. Local streets include Tye Lane, Peel Road and Pitt Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Green Street Green (1 mile south-east), Locksbottom (1 mile north-west), Crofton (1 mile north), Farthing Street (1 mile south-west) and Downe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Farnborough
Around Farnborough, we work in homes near South Park, Farnborough Primary School and The Buff pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Church of St Giles the Abbot (under half a mile south-west) and Newstead Wood School (0.6 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Orpington station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (0.9 miles east) and Crofton Roman Villa (1.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
Why repair rather than replace?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and normally one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Farnborough. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Farnborough
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- One price list for the entire UK
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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