Solihull · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Longdon, Solihull
Bath re-enamelling across Longdon and nearby, 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 coating lifting around the plughole
What we’re called out for in Longdon
Older baths frequently have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find more damage
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What aftercare is recommended
- How soon you can use it again
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Longdon
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is typically the most cost-effective option. There’s no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. Common call-outs are for a peeling or bubbling previous coating and worn patches where water runs and sits, across cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Longdon and across Solihull.
- Where
- Longdon (B91, B92)
- Region
- Solihull
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Longdon. The price reflects:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed price
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Repairing versus replacing in Longdon
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Nothing else is disturbed. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longdon
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One price list for the whole UK
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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When we’d advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Holes rusted through the metal
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Longdon
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which generally takes a full day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the day after.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Landlord and trade work in Longdon
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Longdon use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Where we work around Longdon
Longdon is about 1 mile east of Solihull, in Solihull. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Longdon is one of 33 places in Solihull we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 7 miles away.
Jobs in B91 and B92 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on New Road, Mill Lane and Homer Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Elmdon Heath (1 mile north), Solihull (1 mile west), Catherine-de-Barnes (2 miles north-east), Elmdon (2 miles north) and Eastcote (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dorridge (3 miles south), Dickens Heath (3 miles south-west), Cheswick Green (3 miles south-west), Marston Green (4 miles north) and Hampton in Arden (3 miles east). Being one of Solihull’s larger places, Longdon sees plenty of our work.
Landmarks near Longdon
We visit homes around Malvern Park, St. Alphege's Church and The Masons Arms Public House, among other places. Other local landmarks include St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School (within half a mile south), St Peter's Catholic School (0.8 miles south-west) and Solihull School (within half a mile north). The closest station to Longdon is Solihull station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Solihull Hospital (0.5 miles north) and Bickenhill Castle Hills Farm (2.2 miles north-east).
Questions from Longdon
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send pictures.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Longdon?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Does re-enamelling smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
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