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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Headley, Surrey
Bath re-enamelling across Headley and nearby, typically in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- A roll-top that is seen better days
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Headley
The bath stays where it is, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. Most baths are done in one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. We work on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are an outdated colour you’d like to change and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Headley (KT18)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes the best part of a day.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Headley as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Questions from Headley
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
How long does re-enamelling take?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
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.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, normally with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the entire UK, including Headley and the rest of Surrey. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
How do I book?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Headley and the surrounding area
Headley is about 2 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. Wherever you are in the KT18 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Headley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. We work right across the region, from Headley to London (about 17 miles away).
Here we cover the KT18 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Tilley Lane, Cunliffe Close and Lee Green and the roads around them. Other places close to Headley include Walton on the Hill (2 miles east), Tadworth (2 miles north-east), Box Hill (2 miles south), Lower Kingswood (3 miles east) and Kingswood (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (6 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Headley
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Andrew's Catholic School, Church of St Mary the Virgin and Nower Wood. For rail, the closest station is Tadworth station, roughly 1.9 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (0.5 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Headley include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Keeping it looking good
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Never use suction bath mats
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
Nearby places to Headley
Also in Headley
What we are called out for in Headley
Older baths often have several problems at once: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
Most people contact us after spotting something like this:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price covers travel
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Steel that has corroded right through
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Repair or replace in Headley?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Prices start from £350. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Headley
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
