Swansea · Wales
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ilston, Swansea
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Ilston. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Ilston, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Bath re-enamelling in Ilston, done in place
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, and we take our time over it. If you are dealing with a roll-top that’s seen better days and a coating lifting around the plughole, we can help, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Ilston (SA3, SA2)
- Region
- Swansea
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
FAQs for Ilston
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Ilston?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your SA3 postcode.
Are there extra charges for Ilston?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is there a smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Ilston included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Common problems we fix in Ilston
Hard water speeds up the wear, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Lots of chips and rust spots
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Aftercare advice
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes the best part of a day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the following day.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Repair dripping taps early
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
Other services in Ilston
Should you replace it?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why Ilston clients choose us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One price list for the whole UK
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Ilston and the surrounding area
Ilston is about 5 miles south of Gorseinon, in Swansea. Clients in Ilston get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Ilston is one of 153 places in Swansea we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: SA3 and SA2. With the A4118 close by, Ilston is easy for our technicians to reach. If you are just outside Ilston, we cover Lunnon (1 mile south-west), Sandylane (1 mile south), Pennard (1 mile south-east), Kittle (1 mile south-east) and Southgate (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Swansea (6 miles north-east), Castle (6 miles east), Morriston (8 miles north-east), Mount Pleasant (6 miles east), Gorseinon (5 miles north) and Dyfaty (6 miles east).
Around Ilston
In Ilston, that means homes near The Gower Inn, Church Of St Illtyd and Bishopston Comprehensive School, among other places. The closest station to Ilston is Gowerton station, about 4.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Fairwood Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Park Mill (0.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Broad Pool and Mynydd-bach-y-cocs.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath that is rusted through
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
