Ceredigion · Wales
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Llanina, Ceredigion
Problem with your bath in Llanina? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Llanina
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Common call-outs are for a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and wear marks under the taps, in Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Llanina (SA45, SA44, SA47)
- County
- Ceredigion
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Llanina
Llanina is about 18 miles south-west of Aberystwyth, in Ceredigion. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Llanina is one of 125 places in Ceredigion we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: SA45, SA44 and SA47. Neighbouring places we cover include Gilfachreda (1 mile north-east), Llanllwchaiarn (1 mile south-west), Llaingarreglwyd (1 mile north-east), Llanllwchhaearn (1 mile south) and Cross Inn (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aberaeron (4 miles north-east), Lampeter (12 miles south-east) and Llandysul (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in Llanina
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St.Ina and The Cambrian Hotel and the streets around them. A little further out are Castell Caer Wedros (2.4 miles south-west) and New Quay Heritage Centre (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Allt Cefn Gwyddyl.
- Other local spots include Cydplwyf (0.6 miles west)
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Llanina?
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, lifting by the plughole or blistering. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Before you book anyone
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- How much damage there is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- A photo taken from further back
- Any details about the material
- Natural light rather than flash
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Common questions in Llanina
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Normally one day, with the bath ready the next day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Will there be fumes?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Do you need to take the bath out?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Also near Llanina
What else we do in Llanina
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath split right through the body
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath typically involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, with the bath ready the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Llanina
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No extra charge for your area
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
The process
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It typically takes most of the day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
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