Shropshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ford, Shropshire
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Ford and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A coating lifting around the plughole
What affects the price in Ford
Resurfacing from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Bath re-enamelling in Ford, done in place
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Common call-outs are for lots of chips and rust spots and a coating lifting around the plughole, on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Ford (SY5)
- Region
- Shropshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Ford questions
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no obligation to book.
How long is the bath unusable?
Generally one day, with the bath ready the day after. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you cover the whole of Shropshire?
Across the UK, so Ford is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Should you replace it?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Prices start from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking.
Why book with us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which typically takes most of the day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- 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 day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Ford, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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About Ford
Ford is about 5 miles west of Shrewsbury, in Shropshire. 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. Ford is one of 433 places in Shropshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 44 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: SY5. Local streets include But Lane, School Lane and Brook Gardens. Neighbouring places we cover include Cardeston (1 mile south-west), Montford Bridge (2 miles north-east), Calcott (2 miles east), Bicton (2 miles east) and Oxon (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Shrewsbury (5 miles east), Oswestry (13 miles north-west), Coleham (5 miles east), Kingsland (5 miles east), Belle Vue (5 miles east) and Monkmoor (6 miles east).
What’s near Ford
Around Ford, we work in homes near Church of St Michael and Trinity CofE Primary School. Ford’s nearest station is Shrewsbury station, about 5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Shelton Hospital (2.8 miles east) and The Parade Shopping Centre (3.4 miles east).
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A bath split right through the body
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
When to call us in Ford
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Look out for these signs:
- Stains that will not shift
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Thin, worn enamel in places
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How changes to the job are handled
- How long it needs to cure
- Who will actually do the work
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
