Newport · Wales
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Malpas, Newport
Bath re-enamelling in Malpas without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Stains that will not shift
Questions from Malpas
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Do you work in Malpas?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Malpas from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Malpas
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. Whether it’s brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, we can help.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Malpas (NP20, NP18)
- Region
- Newport
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- A bath split right through the body
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Malpas
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
What else we do in Malpas
Landlord and trade work in Malpas
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- The type of damage
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Send photos for a quote
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Most customers in Malpas get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes the best part of a day, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Malpas, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Covering Malpas
Malpas is about 2 miles north of Newport, in Newport. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover all 69 towns and villages in Newport. We work right across the region, from Malpas to Birmingham (76 miles away).
We work across NP20 and NP18. You will find streets such as Moxon Road, Bettws Lane and Malpas Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Malpas include the A4051, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include Croesymwyalch (1 mile north), Bettws (1 mile west), Oakfield (2 miles north), Ty Coch (2 miles north-west) and Hollybush (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Somerton (3 miles south-east), Liswerry (3 miles south-east), Bishpool (3 miles south-east), Ringland (3 miles east), Alway (3 miles south-east) and Treberth (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Malpas
We visit homes around Newport High School, Malpas Church In Wales Primary School and Parish Church of St. Mary. You’ll also find Three Horseshoes pub (under half a mile south-east) and Rougemont School (0.8 miles north-west). Malpas’s nearest station is Newport (South Wales) station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Joseph's Hospital (within half a mile north) and Friars Walk (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Brynglas and Somerton.
Repair or replace: which is better?
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Malpas
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds 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.
