Solihull · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Monkspath homes
Damaged bath in Monkspath? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- A coating lifting around the plughole
About our bath re-enamelling in Monkspath
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is usually the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. We are frequently asked to fix brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and an old resurfacing that’s failing, on acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Monkspath (B90, B91)
- County
- Solihull
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Monkspath
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Are there extra charges for Monkspath?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Do you come to Monkspath?
We do. We send a technician to Monkspath for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
What affects the price in Monkspath
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- The material
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your B90 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Fix dripping taps quickly
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes most of the day. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Common problems we fix in Monkspath
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is generally as strong as ever.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How long it needs to cure
- Who turns up on the day
- What preparation is included
Where we work around Monkspath
Monkspath is about 1 mile south of Solihull, in Solihull. Across the B90 area, a technician comes to you. Monkspath is one of 33 places in Solihull where we work. We work right across the region, from Monkspath to Birmingham (7 miles away).
Here we cover the B90 and B91 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Hay Lane, Shelly Lane and Thornton Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Monkspath, we cover Widney Manor (1 mile north-east), Box Trees (1 mile south), Bentley Heath (2 miles east), Dorridge (2 miles south-east) and Knowle (2 miles east). Monkspath is among the bigger towns we cover in Solihull.
Local landmarks in Monkspath
Our clients here include homes close to Hillfield Park, Monkspath Junior and Infant School and Tudor Grange Academy, among other places. The closest station to Monkspath is Widney Manor station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Touchwood (1.7 miles north) and Solihull Hospital (2 miles north).
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What else we do in Monkspath
Repairing versus replacing in Monkspath
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the entire room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Monkspath
- Same prices wherever you are
- Everything repaired in place
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Monkspath
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
