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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Forest Hill, Greater London
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Forest Hill, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A coating lifting around the plughole
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
About our bath re-enamelling in Forest Hill
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we do not cut corners on it. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and cast iron baths, and people most frequently call us about an old resurfacing that’s failing and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Where
- Forest Hill (SE23, SE22, SE26)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
We price from photos 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.
Forest Hill questions
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Forest Hill.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
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How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take most of the day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Forest Hill?
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Wear marks under the taps
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Several chips and rust patches
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if they find more damage
- What preparation is included
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Repairing versus replacing in Forest Hill
A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and days without a bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Forest Hill
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Have chips seen to early
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Covering Forest Hill
Forest Hill is about 2 miles south-east of East Dulwich, in Greater London. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Forest Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
All of SE23, SE22 and SE26 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Ewart Road, London Road and Rojack Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Forest Hill: Honor Oak (1 mile north), Perry Vale (1 mile south-east), Brockley (1 mile north-east), Crofton Park (1 mile north-east) and Dulwich (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Forest Hill
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich, Allenby Tutorial Trust and Capitol Cinema pub, among other places. Also close by are Honor Oak Christian Fellowship Centre (under half a mile north-west), Fairlawn Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Peckham Rye (0.9 miles north). The closest station to Forest Hill is Honor Oak Park station, about 0.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Greenwich Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Horniman Museum and Gardens (0.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forest Hill include One Tree Hill and Knight's Hill.
- Local facilities include Nunhead (1.5 miles north)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
