West Berkshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Hermitage homes
Our repair technicians come to Hermitage for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Hermitage
If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. If you’re dealing with lots of chips and rust spots and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, we can help, whatever the material.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Hermitage (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we are called out for in Hermitage
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use, with nothing wrong except the surface. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is typically as strong as ever.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Questions to ask before you book
- If travel is included in the price
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How long it needs to cure
- Who turns up on the day
Repair or replace in Hermitage?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise 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?
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Same prices wherever you are
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Covering Hermitage
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Hermitage is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Hermitage to London (about 51 miles away).
We cover every part of the RG18 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Hermitage: Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Hermitage
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Horse pub, Hermitage Primary School and Holy Trinity, among other places. The closest station to Hermitage is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). The countryside around Hermitage includes Snelsmore Common.
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a full day. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- 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.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Avoid suction-cup mats
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Questions from Hermitage
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
How long is the bath unusable?
Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
More services for Hermitage
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in West Berkshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
