Warwickshire · England

Bath Re-enamelling in Long Lawford

We travel to Long Lawford for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
  • Chips and rust in more than one place
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Long Lawford

Keeping it looking good

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:

  • Have chips seen to early
  • Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
  • Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
  • Dry the bath after use to stop limescale

Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.

The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.

Bath re-enamelling in Long Lawford, done in place

Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. We regularly repair basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are staining under the taps and around the waste and a bath in a colour that no longer suits.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Location
Long Lawford (CV23)
County
Warwickshire
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

DIY repairs versus a professional job

We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Long Lawford questions

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Does re-enamelling smell?

Yes, while we’re applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.

How long does re-enamelling take?

Typically one day, with the bath ready the day after. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.

How durable is a resurfaced bath?

A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.

Will you leave a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Acrylic

Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

What happens on the day

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes the best part of a day. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
  2. Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
  3. We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
  4. The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
  5. The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.

How to prepare

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Getting a price

Email us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Long Lawford, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Honest limits

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
  • A metal bath with a through crack
  • Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

  • Basins & shower trays
  • Acrylic baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Cast iron baths
  • Pressed steel baths

Our work in Long Lawford

Long Lawford is about 2 miles west of Rugby, in Warwickshire. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Long Lawford is one of 324 towns and villages in Warwickshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Long Lawford to Birmingham (26 miles away).

All of CV23 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Main Street, Elizabeth Way and Oldham Way. If you’re just outside Long Lawford, we cover Little Lawford (1 mile north-west), Cawston (2 miles south), King's Newnham (2 miles north-west), Church Lawford (2 miles west) and Lawford Heath (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Nuneaton (12 miles north-west), Warwick (13 miles south-west), Royal Leamington Spa (11 miles south-west), Bedworth (10 miles north-west), Leamington Spa (12 miles south-west) and Kenilworth (12 miles west).

Landmarks near Long Lawford

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St John, Long Lawford Primary School and Bilton School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rugby station, about 2.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brinklow Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Newbold Quarry Park and Hensborough Hill.

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Landlords, agents and businesses in Long Lawford

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Repairing versus replacing in Long Lawford

Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why book with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Normally one visit, start to finish

Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Long Lawford. What changes the price is:

  • How much damage there is
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Access to the area

Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Send photos for a quote

You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:

  • One picture of the whole bath
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Most customers in Long Lawford get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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