Gloucestershire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Hillesley homes
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Hillesley and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Hillesley
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, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Whether it’s enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, we can help, whatever the material.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Hillesley and across Gloucestershire.
- Area
- Hillesley (GL12)
- County
- Gloucestershire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Never use suction bath mats
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes the best part of a day. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Open a window if you can
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 we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
What we cannot put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A bath that is rusted through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Hillesley and the surrounding area
Hillesley is about 5 miles north-east of Yate, in Gloucestershire. From the centre of Hillesley to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 470 towns and villages in Gloucestershire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Hillesley to Birmingham (63 miles away).
Every address in GL12 is covered. Whether you live on High Street, Chapel Lane and Farmcote or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Kingswood (2 miles north-west), Wotton-under-Edge (2 miles north), Holywell (3 miles north), Coombe (3 miles north) and Bradley (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Stroud (11 miles north-east), Quedgeley (15 miles north), Lydney (12 miles north-west), Kingsway Village (15 miles north), Cam (7 miles north) and Stonehouse (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Hillesley
We visit homes around Church of St Giles, Katharine Lady Berkeley's School and Hillesley Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Vale Community Hospital (5.8 miles north) and Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre (2.3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Nind Nature Reserve.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether we combine several jobs
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone pictures are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- A picture taken from further back
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
For a price in Hillesley, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Hillesley
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Towns and villages near Hillesley
More services for Hillesley
Landlord and trade work in Hillesley
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hillesley use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Repair or replace in Hillesley?
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 also far quicker. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Hillesley. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hillesley
- One price list for the entire UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
