Buckinghamshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Lee Gate
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Lee Gate and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Repair dripping taps early
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first 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.
Bath re-enamelling in Lee Gate without replacing anything
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Typical jobs include thin, worn enamel in places and chips and rust in more than one place, in acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
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.
- Area
- Lee Gate (HP16)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Lee Gate: your questions answered
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, often. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Common problems we fix in Lee Gate
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is normally as strong as ever.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Wear marks under the taps
- An old resurfacing that is failing
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- How long it needs to cure
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
Also near Lee Gate
More services for Lee Gate
Covering Lee Gate
Lee Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Jobs in Lee Gate are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Lee Gate is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 31 miles away.
Jobs in HP16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Furze Field Lane and Chesham Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Kingsash (1 mile west), Hunt's Green (1 mile south), Wendover Dean (1 mile west), Wendover (2 miles north-west) and Great Missenden (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (4 miles south-east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (6 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south).
Near you in Lee Gate
Around Lee Gate, we work in homes near Lee Common Church of England School, John Colet School and The Gate Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wendover station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Trenchard Museum (2.6 miles north) and Hawridge Court (3.2 miles east). The countryside around Lee Gate includes Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Repairing versus replacing in Lee Gate
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lee Gate
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How it works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a full day, tidy-up included.
- 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 until the day after.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Related advice
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The material and finish
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Lee Gate. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Any details about the material
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
