Shropshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ludlow, Shropshire
Bath re-enamelling across Ludlow and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Wear marks under the taps
Repairing versus replacing in Ludlow
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ludlow
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colour-matched on site
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Ludlow
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without taking anything out. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. Whether it’s worn patches where water runs and sits and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, we can normally put it right.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Where
- Ludlow (SY8)
- County
- Shropshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A bath split right through the body
- Steel that has corroded right through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
Common questions in Ludlow
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Will there be fumes?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Ludlow included. There is no extra charge for travel.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a full day, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Ensure the area is dry
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
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Covering Ludlow
Ludlow is about 20 miles west of Kidderminster, in Shropshire. From the centre of Ludlow to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Ludlow is one of 433 towns and villages in Shropshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Ludlow to Birmingham (about 35 miles away).
Jobs in SY8 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Market Street, High Street and Castle Square and the roads around them. Main roads around Ludlow include the A49 and B4361, so getting to you is simple. We also travel to East Hamlet (1 mile north), Ludford (1 mile south), Bromfield (2 miles north-west), Ashford Bowdler (2 miles south) and Batchcott (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Church Stretton (12 miles north), Craven Arms (7 miles north-west), Cleobury Mortimer (10 miles east), Bishop's Castle (15 miles north-west), Highley (15 miles north-east) and Clun (14 miles west). Being one of Shropshire’s larger places, Ludlow sees plenty of our work.
Around Ludlow
In Ludlow, that means homes near St John's, St Laurence CofE Primary School and Ludlow College. There’s a railway station in Ludlow itself: Ludlow station. Other landmarks nearby include Ludlow Castle (0.5 miles west) and Ludlow Community Hospital (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include High Vinnalls.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- Have chips seen to early
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
What we are called out for in Ludlow
Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.
Common reasons people in Ludlow contact us are:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Stains that won’t shift
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Comparing quotes
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How to look after the finish
- How the room is protected while they work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Ludlow, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Other services in Ludlow
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
