Oxfordshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Headington Quarry, Oxfordshire
Damaged bath in Headington Quarry? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
Bath re-enamelling in Headington Quarry, done in place
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. Typical jobs include brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a coating lifting around the plughole, in basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Headington Quarry (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Where we work around Headington Quarry
Headington Quarry is about 2 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We work right across the region, from Headington Quarry to London (51 miles away).
Jobs in OX3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Old Road, Mark Road and York Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Headington (1 mile north-west), Headington Hill (1 mile west), Northway (1 mile north-west), Oxford (2 miles south-west) and New Marston (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Headington Quarry
We visit homes around Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School, Parish Church of St Mary and Bury Knowle Park and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Cheney School (1.1 miles south-west), English Faculty Library (2 miles west), Windmill Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Holy Trinity Church (under half a mile south-east). The closest station to Headington Quarry is Oxford station, about 3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and Templars Square (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Headington Quarry include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (within half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Headington Quarry
What else we do in Headington Quarry
The process
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes the best part of a day, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
Most customers in Headington Quarry get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Headington Quarry: your questions answered
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, often. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
What do you need from me?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Get any chip repaired quickly
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Repair or replace in Headington Quarry?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing generally wins. Prices start from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why us?
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- One visit for most repairs
- One price list for the whole UK
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
- How much damage there is
No two jobs are quite the same, 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
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A photo taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Natural light rather than flash
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Headington Quarry
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What we are called out for in Headington Quarry
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Wear marks under the taps
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
What to look for in a quote
- How to care for the finish
- Whether they match the colour on site
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
