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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Farthing Street, Greater London
Local bath re-enamelling for Farthing Street: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Bath re-enamelling in Farthing Street without replacing anything
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, and you can use the bath the next day. Nothing is disconnected or removed. If you are dealing with an outdated colour you’d like to change and lots of chips and rust spots, we can typically put it right, on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Where
- Farthing Street (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you are refitting the entire room anyway. Otherwise, resurfacing typically wins. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. 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 doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Farthing Street
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we are called out for in Farthing Street
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
People generally call us after spotting something like this:
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Stains that won’t shift
Before booking anyone
- How to look after the finish
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether a trained technician does the job
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
Also near Farthing Street
Other services in Farthing Street
Landlords, agents and businesses in Farthing Street
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Farthing Street as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Covering Farthing Street
Farthing Street is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Our visits in BR6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Farthing Street, New Road Hill and Orange Court Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Downe (1 mile south-east), Leaves Green (1 mile south-west), Hazelwood (1 mile south-east), Keston (1 mile north-west) and Farnborough (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include 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 (14 miles north-west).
Around Farthing Street
In Farthing Street, that means homes near The Queens Head pub, Downe Primary School and South Park and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Darrick Wood School (1.6 miles north-east) and St Mary's Church (0.7 miles south). Farthing Street’s nearest station is Orpington station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal University Hospital (1.4 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Farthing Street includes Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
FAQs for Farthing Street
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Will the new finish last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes the best part of a day. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Open a window if you can
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the whole bath
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
Dry the bath after use if possible, and rinse off any bath products.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
