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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Longford, Gloucestershire

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Longford, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
  • A roll-top that is seen better days
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath re-enamelling in Longford?

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Longford

Resurfacing renews the entire surface of the bath without a refit. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. We work on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are a roll-top that’s seen better days and an outdated colour you’d like to change.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.

Location
Longford (GL2)
Area hub
Gloucestershire
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

How we price bath re-enamelling

Resurfacing from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Longford. The price reflects:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The material
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The size and number of damaged areas

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.

Getting a price from photos

You can take the photos on your phone. Make sure they show:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Any details about the material
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A photo taken from further back

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Longford

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

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Different materials, different repairs

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.

Repairing versus replacing in Longford

If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Prices start from £350. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.

How the visit works

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes the best part of a day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.

  1. First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
  2. Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Get a quote

Upload a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Longford, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

When to call us in Longford

In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.

Clients generally contact us about:

  • Several chips and rust patches
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits

Before you book anyone

  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether the price covers travel

Our hiring checklist

What we can’t put right

It helps to know what we can’t do too:

  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
  • Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
  • A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Common questions in Longford

Can you resurface a pink bath in white?

Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Can you do the outside of a roll-top?

Yes, often. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.

What areas do you cover?

We cover the entire UK, including Longford and the rest of Gloucestershire. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll offer you dates.

What do you need from me?

Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.

How long is the bath unusable?

Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.

What happens next?

We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.

Do you need to take the bath out?

No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.

Keeping it looking good

To keep it looking its best:

  • Never use suction bath mats
  • A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
  • Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent

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

Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.

About Longford

Longford is about 2 miles north of Gloucester, in Gloucestershire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Longford is one of 470 places in Gloucestershire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Longford to Birmingham (43 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: GL2. That includes homes on Oswalds Close, Catherine Place and Winter Gate Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Longford: Longlevens (1 mile south-east), Walham (1 mile west), Twigworth (1 mile north-east), Kingsholm (1 mile south) and Wotton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Cheltenham (6 miles east), Stroud (10 miles south), Tewkesbury (8 miles north-east), St Paul's (7 miles east), Lansdown (7 miles east) and Bishop's Cleeve (8 miles north-east).

Near you in Longford

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to High School for Girls, Queens Head pub and Gloucester Library and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Hillfield Gardens (1 mile south), Saint Matthew (0.6 miles north), The King's School (1.3 miles south-west) and Longford Park Primary Academy (less than half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Gloucester station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kings Walk Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Gloucester Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Chosen Hill and Lassington Wood.

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