Somerset · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Gare Hill homes
Bath re-enamelling for Gare Hill, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Wear marks under the taps
Our work in Gare Hill
Gare Hill is about 5 miles south of Frome, in Somerset. Clients in Gare Hill get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Gare Hill is one of 640 towns and villages in Somerset we cover.
All of BA11 is within our area. We also cover the places around Gare Hill: Yarnfield (1 mile south), Witham Friary (2 miles west), Lower Marston (3 miles north), Kilmington (3 miles south) and Trudoxhill (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Frome (5 miles north), Wells (15 miles west), Midsomer Norton (11 miles north-west), Shepton Mallet (10 miles west), Radstock (11 miles north-west) and Wincanton (8 miles south-west).
Around Gare Hill
The closest station to Gare Hill is Frome station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Nunney Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include White Sheet Hill and Shearwater.
Bath re-enamelling in Gare Hill, done in place
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. If you are dealing with a coloured bath you want in white and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, we can help.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Gare Hill (BA11)
- Area hub
- Somerset
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Gare Hill
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Are there extra charges for Gare Hill?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Generally one day, with the bath ready the next day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Does re-enamelling smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Respect the curing time we give you
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Gare Hill, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. There is no area surcharge for Gare Hill. What changes the price is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
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.
How to get a fixed price
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
Most customers in Gare Hill get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
The process
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a full day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- 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.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Should you replace it?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is normally much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gare Hill
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A bath split right through the body
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
