Gloucestershire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Longlevens, Gloucestershire
Damaged bath in Longlevens? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that will not shift
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Longlevens
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. If you are dealing with chips and rust in more than one place and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean, we can help, whatever the material.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Longlevens (GL2, GL3, GL1)
- County
- Gloucestershire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Longlevens
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Common problems we fix in Longlevens
Enamel wears gradually. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Several chips and rust patches
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
Before booking anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How soon you can use it again
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. There is no charge for travel to Longlevens. The price comes down to:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
- The colour and finish to match
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. 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.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- The material, if you know it
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Repairing versus replacing in Longlevens
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longlevens
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
When we would advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
Where we work around Longlevens
Longlevens is about 2 miles north of Gloucester, in Gloucestershire. Whether you are in the middle of Longlevens or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 470 towns and villages in Gloucestershire. Our jobs stretch from Longlevens to Birmingham (about 43 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: GL2, GL3 and GL1. That includes homes on The Avenue, Rydal Road and Simon Road. Longlevens sits on or near the A40, so getting to you is simple. We also travel to Longford (1 mile north-west), Elmbridge (1 mile south), Wotton (1 mile south-west), Kingsholm (1 mile south-west) and Barnwood (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Cheltenham (6 miles east), Stroud (9 miles south), Tewkesbury (8 miles north), St Paul's (6 miles east), Lansdown (6 miles east) and Bishop's Cleeve (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Longlevens
In Longlevens, that means homes near Holy Trinity Church, Gloucester Library and Hillfield Gardens. Also close by are Sir Thomas Rich's School (0.6 miles south-east), Longlevens Junior School (within half a mile south-east), Queens Head pub (1 mile north-west) and The King's School (1.4 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Gloucester station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Wotton Lawn Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Kings Walk Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Chosen Hill and Lassington Wood.
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes the best part of a day for most jobs. The room is left tidy.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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