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Bath Re-enamelling for Meole Brace homes

Local bath re-enamelling for Meole Brace: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A coloured bath you want in white
  • Chips and rust in more than one place
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Meole Brace

Bath re-enamelling in Meole Brace, done in place

Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We work on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a roll-top that’s seen better days and an old resurfacing that’s failing.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Where
Meole Brace (SY3, SY2, SY5)
County
Shropshire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Meole Brace. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why book with us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Everything repaired in place

See our prices page or bath cost comparison.

How the visit works

We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we’re there, the work takes most of the day. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
  3. We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
  4. The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
  5. The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

How to get a price

To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Repairs by material

Pressed steel

Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.

Acrylic

We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.

Landlord and trade work in Meole Brace

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Meole Brace use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

What bath re-enamelling costs

Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • What the surface is made of
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The colour and finish to match

We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

How to get a fixed quote

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Any details about the material
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

FAQs for Meole Brace

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

How quickly can you book me in?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

How long does re-enamelling last?

A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.

What information do you need?

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

How long is the bath unusable?

One day for most baths, ready the next day. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.

Is there a call-out fee?

There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.

Do you work in Meole Brace?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Meole Brace and the rest of Shropshire. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can you do the outside of a roll-top?

Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.

How to care for the repair

A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:

  • Wash away dyes and oils after use
  • Store bottles off the bath
  • Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Fix dripping taps quickly

Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.

About Meole Brace

Meole Brace is about 1 mile south-west of Coleham, in Shropshire. Customers in Meole Brace get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Meole Brace is one of 433 towns and villages in Shropshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Meole Brace to Birmingham (about 39 miles away).

Here we cover the SY3, SY2 and SY5 postcode area. From Mill Road, Upper Road and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Meole Brace: Pulley (1 mile south-west), Nobold (1 mile west), Hook-a-Gate (1 mile south-west), Radbrook Green (1 mile north-west) and Sutton (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Madeley (13 miles east), Wem (12 miles north), Broseley (13 miles south-east), Oxon (3 miles north-west), Ditherington (3 miles north) and Heathgates (3 miles north).

Local landmarks in Meole Brace

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Meole Brace Church Of Holy Trinity, Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery and Shrewsbury School, among other places. Meole Brace’s nearest station is Shrewsbury station, roughly 1.7 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Darwin Shopping Centre (1.5 miles north) and Beeches Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Meole Brace includes Bomere Pool and Haughmond Hill.

Map of Meole Brace © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we are called out for in Meole Brace

Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.

These are the problems we are asked about most:

  • A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
  • Stains that will not shift
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing

What to look for in a quote

  • What preparation is included
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How your room will be protected
  • How changes to the job are handled

Choosing a repair company

When we would advise against a repair

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • Acrylic that moves when you stand in it

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

What we work on

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