Cardiff · Wales
Bath Re-enamelling in Llanrumney
Our technicians come to Llanrumney for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Bath re-enamelling in Llanrumney without replacing anything
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we do not cut corners on it. Whether it’s a bath in a colour that no longer suits and a coating lifting around the plughole, we can generally put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Llanrumney (CF3, CF23, CF30)
- County
- Cardiff
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Llanrumney
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Generally one day, with the bath ready the day after. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Typically, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What the surface is made of
- The type of damage
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow a full day. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the following day.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the area is dry
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Llanrumney and nearby
Llanrumney is about 3 miles north-east of Cardiff, in Cardiff. Jobs in Llanrumney are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Llanrumney is one of 91 towns and villages in Cardiff where we work.
Our technicians cover all of the CF3, CF23 and CF30 postcode area. You will find streets such as Ball Road, Ball Lane and Uphill Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Llanrumney: Pentwyn (1 mile north-west), Trowbridge (1 mile south-east), Old St Mellons (1 mile north-east), Llanedeyrn Village (1 mile north) and St Mellons (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Cardiff (3 miles south-west), Ely (6 miles south-west), Castle (4 miles south-west), Adamsdown (3 miles south-west), Roath (3 miles south-west) and Splott (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Llanrumney
In Llanrumney, that means homes near Llanrumney Hall pub, Llanrumney High School and St Cadoc's Church, among other places. You will also find St Cadoc's Primary School (within half a mile north) and St Mellon's Church (0.6 miles north-east). Llanrumney’s nearest station is Heath High Level station, roughly 2.4 miles west. A little further out are Caer Castell (0.6 miles south-east) and Children's Hospital for Wales (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Llanrumney include Craig Llysfaen and Roath Park Lake.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Llanrumney
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and generally a day, with the bath back in use the following day. Prices start from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Llanrumney
- One price list for the entire UK
- Everything repaired in place
- We leave the room as we found it
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
