Staffordshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Longdon, Staffordshire
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Longdon, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- A coloured bath you want in white
Bath re-enamelling in Longdon without replacing anything
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Whether it’s a bath in a colour that no longer suits and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, we can help.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Longdon (WS15)
- Region
- Staffordshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What the surface is made of
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
If you are in Longdon and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
About Longdon
Longdon is about 3 miles south-east of Rugeley, in Staffordshire. 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. We work in all 512 towns and villages across Staffordshire. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 18 miles away.
Jobs in WS15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on High Street, The Croft and Brook End. If you’re just outside Longdon, we cover Longdon Green (1 mile south-east), Armitage (1 mile north-east), Handsacre (1 mile north-east), Stonywell (1 mile south) and Tuppenhurst (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Stafford (11 miles north-west), Burton upon Trent (12 miles north-east), Tamworth (11 miles south-east), Cannock (6 miles west), Lichfield (4 miles south-east) and Rugeley (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Longdon
In Longdon, that means homes near Red Lion pub, Church of St James and St James Church of England Primary Academy. Longdon’s nearest station is Rugeley Town station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Matthew's Hospital (3.1 miles south) and Cannock Castle Ring (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Longdon includes George's Hayes and Stowe Pool.
How to care for the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Have chips seen to early
- Repair dripping taps early
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, particularly where water is hard, so limescale cannot build up.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Longdon
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.
Do you cover Longdon?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Longdon for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Nearby places to Longdon
Other services in Longdon
Common problems we fix in Longdon
Older baths frequently have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
What your quote should include
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the room is protected while they work
When we would advise against a repair
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
Can I fix it myself?
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.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Repairing versus replacing in Longdon
A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Prices start from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longdon
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take most of the day.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Longdon, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
