Shropshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Hints, Shropshire
We travel to Hints for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Bath re-enamelling in Hints without replacing anything
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We regularly repair cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and common reasons people contact us are a coating lifting around the plughole and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- Hints (SY8)
- County
- Shropshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Hints
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- The material
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
If you’re in Hints and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Also in Hints
Common questions in Hints
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
How long does re-enamelling last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the following day. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
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. Most jobs take most of the day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Landlord and trade work in Hints
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What a repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A bath that is rusted through
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Hints
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Look out for these signs:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Before booking anyone
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether they match the colour on site
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Covering Hints
Hints is about 12 miles west of Stourport-on-Severn, in Shropshire. Jobs in Hints are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 433 places in Shropshire. Our jobs stretch from Hints to Birmingham (29 miles away).
Here we cover the SY8 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Hints Meadow and Cornelie Close. Other places close to Hints include Cleehill (1 mile west), Knowle (1 mile south-west), Crumpsbrook (2 miles north-east), Spurtree (4 miles south) and Newnham Bridge (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bridgnorth (13 miles north-east), Ludlow (6 miles west), Church Stretton (15 miles north-west), Craven Arms (12 miles west), Much Wenlock (15 miles north) and Cleobury Mortimer (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hints
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St John, Clee Hill Community Academy and Colliers Arms Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Ludlow Community Hospital (6 miles west) and Eastham Bridge mound (4.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Clee Hill and Catherton Common.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
