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Bath Re-enamelling in Gabalfa
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Gabalfa and the surrounding area, generally in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A roll-top that is seen better days
About our bath re-enamelling in Gabalfa
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Whether it’s a coloured bath you want in white and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Gabalfa (CF14, CF5, CF11)
- Region
- Cardiff
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
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.
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
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Gabalfa?
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Questions to ask before you book
- How your room will be protected
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long it needs to cure
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gabalfa
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
If you manage property in Gabalfa, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Questions from Gabalfa
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Will the new finish last?
Care for it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Are there extra charges for Gabalfa?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
The process
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow a full day. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
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Towns and villages near Gabalfa
Also in Gabalfa
About Gabalfa
Gabalfa is about 1 mile west of Cardiff, in Cardiff. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Our repair technicians cover all 91 towns and villages across Cardiff.
We work across CF14, CF5 and CF11. From Cefn Road, Court Road and Bacton Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. With the A48 and A470 close by, Gabalfa is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Gabalfa, we cover Maindy (1 mile east), Gwaun Treoda (1 mile north), Llandaff North (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Rhiwbina (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Caerau (3 miles south-west), St Mellons (5 miles north-east), Llanrumney (4 miles north-east), Morristown (5 miles south), Cogan (4 miles south) and Old St Mellons (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Gabalfa
Our clients here include homes close to Centre for Occupational and Health Psychology, St Joseph's R.C. Primary School and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf and the streets around them. You’ll also find Llandaff Fields (0.7 miles south), The Master Gunner pub (less than half a mile west) and St Mark's Church (under half a mile north-east). Gabalfa’s nearest station is Llandaf station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find University Dental Hospital on Cardiff University (0.7 miles north-east) and Regimental Museum of 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Gabalfa include Cock Hill and Roath Park Lake.
When a repair is not the answer
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
Repair or replace: which is better?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why us?
- A fixed quote before you book
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
