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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Merle Common, Surrey
Damaged bath in Merle Common? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Repairing versus replacing in Merle Common
A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Re-enamelling is one technician, generally one day, with the bath back in use the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. 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.
Why Merle Common clients choose us
- A fixed quote before booking
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our bath re-enamelling in Merle Common
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Common call-outs are for a coloured bath you want in white and lots of chips and rust spots, across cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Merle Common (RH8)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Repair dripping taps early
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Surrey and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a full day in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Merle Common
Enamel does not fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, normally first under the taps and around the waste.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
What to look for in a quote
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- When it can be used again
- What protection goes down before work starts
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The colour and finish to match
Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Details of any past repairs
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Covering Merle Common
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Jobs in Merle Common are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Merle Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: RH8. Close by, we cover Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Merle Common
Our customers here include homes close to Holland Junior School and Oxted School and the streets around them. The closest station to Merle Common is Hurst Green station, roughly 1.4 miles north. A little further out are Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Merle Common includes Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
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FAQs for Merle Common
Do you cover Merle Common?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Merle Common from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Merle Common?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your RH8 postcode.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Generally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
