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Bath Re-enamelling in Headington
Problem with your bath in Headington? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Stains that will not shift
Repairing versus replacing in Headington
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles 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. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Headington customers choose us
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- We leave the room as we found it
- A fixed quote before you book
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Bath re-enamelling in Headington without replacing anything
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We’re frequently asked to fix a roll-top that’s seen better days and wear marks under the taps, in Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and cast iron baths.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Headington (OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Towns and villages near Headington
Other services in Headington
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Covering Headington
Headington is about 1 mile north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Customers in Headington get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Headington to London (51 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: OX3. Local streets include Upway Road, Osler Road and Beech Road. We also cover the places around Headington: Northway (1 mile north-west), Headington Quarry (1 mile south-east), Headington Hill (1 mile south-west), New Marston (1 mile west) and Oxford (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Around Headington
Around Headington, we work in homes near English Faculty Library, St Andrew's Church and Holy Trinity Church, among other places. You’ll also find White Hart Inn (within half a mile south), St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south-east), Headington Rye Oxford (0.7 miles south-west) and Cheney School (0.9 miles south-west). The closest station to Headington is Oxford station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Rumble Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (within half a mile west). For a walk, there is CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
- Local facilities include Bury Knowle Park (under half a mile south-east)
How the visit works
You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It typically takes most of the day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
When to call us in Headington
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Wear marks under the taps
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
For a price in Headington, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Headington, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Headington as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
Headington: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will there be fumes?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you cover the whole of Oxfordshire?
Everywhere in the UK, Headington included. Travel is included in the price.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
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