Bath and North East Somerset · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Longhouse homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Longhouse, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Longhouse
If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. There is no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. We are often asked to fix lots of chips and rust spots and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Longhouse and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Longhouse (BA2)
- County
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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, and the work is guaranteed.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a full day in most cases. The room is left tidy and you will know when it can be used.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the following day.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Longhouse as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
What we’re called out for in Longhouse
Older baths often have several problems at once: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Before you book anyone
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Longhouse: your questions answered
Do you come to Longhouse?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Longhouse and the rest of Bath and North East Somerset. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the day after. We will confirm timings when we quote.
Will the new finish last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Will there be fumes?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Have chips seen to early
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface.
Nearby places to Longhouse
Other services in Longhouse
Longhouse and the surrounding area
Longhouse is about 4 miles south-west of Bath, in Bath and North East Somerset. From the centre of Longhouse to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Longhouse is one of 136 towns and villages in Bath and North East Somerset where we work.
Our technicians cover all of BA2. We also travel to Dunkerton (1 mile south), Nailwell (1 mile north), Withyditch (1 mile south-west), Priston (1 mile west) and Carlingcott (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bath (4 miles north-east), Keynsham (6 miles north-west), Bathwick (4 miles north-east), Walcot (5 miles north-east), Westmoreland (3 miles north-east) and Kingsmead (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Longhouse
Our customers here include homes close to Church of All Saints, King William IV pub and Saint Gregory's Catholic College and the streets around them. The closest station to Longhouse is Oldfield Park station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Midford Castle (3.3 miles east) and Museum of Bookbinding (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Longhouse includes Hunstrete Lake and Stephen's Vale Nature Reserve.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
Repair or replace: which is better?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longhouse
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
