Gloucestershire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Filkins homes
Bath re-enamelling in and around Filkins: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- A coloured bath you want in white
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Dry the bath after use if possible, especially in hard water areas, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Filkins
We re-enamel plenty of period and roll-top baths, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Typical jobs include chips and rust in more than one place and a coloured bath you want in white, across pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and cast iron baths.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Filkins and across Gloucestershire.
- Where
- Filkins (GL7)
- Region
- Gloucestershire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
A replacement often means several trades over several days. Resurfacing takes one technician and normally a day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Filkins
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What a repair cannot fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A bath that’s rusted through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
What we are called out for in Filkins
Enamel does not fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, usually first under the taps and around the waste.
Common reasons people in Filkins contact us are:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A coloured bath you want in white
What your quote should include
- How soon you can use it again
- How to care for the finish
- What preparation is included
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Other services in Filkins
Common questions in Filkins
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Will the bath be moved?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Gloucestershire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It generally takes the best part of a day, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
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Filkins and nearby
Filkins is about 3 miles south-west of Carterton, in Gloucestershire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 470 places across Gloucestershire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Filkins to Birmingham (52 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: GL7. Local streets include Hazells Lane, The Gassons and Rouses Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Filkins: Broughton Poggs (1 mile south-west), Langford (1 mile south-east), Kencot (2 miles east), Alvescot (2 miles east) and Bradwell (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Cirencester (13 miles west), Bourton-on-the-Water (11 miles north-west), Chesterton (14 miles west), Fairford (6 miles west), South Cerney (13 miles west) and Stow-on-the-Wold (14 miles north).
Landmarks near Filkins
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Peter, St Christopher's Church of England School and The Five Alls pub, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.9 miles east) and Swinford Museum (under half a mile west).
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
