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Bath Re-enamelling for Old Coulsdon homes

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Old Coulsdon. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath re-enamelling in Old Coulsdon

When a repair is not the answer

A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:

  • A bath that is rusted through
  • A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
  • Leaks from fittings rather than the bath

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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

Bath re-enamelling in Old Coulsdon, done in place

Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. If you’re dealing with stains that won’t shift and several chips and rust patches, we can normally put it right.

Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Where
Old Coulsdon (CR5, CR3, CR8)
Area hub
Greater London
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Different materials, different repairs

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.

Pressed steel

Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.

Can I fix it myself?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

What affects the price in Old Coulsdon

Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:

  • The type of damage
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The material and finish

We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Quotes from your pictures

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • The material, if you know it
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Repair or replace in Old Coulsdon?

Replacing the bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and days without a bathroom. Resurfacing renews the entire surface without moving it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why us?

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

See our pricing and bath cost comparison.

How it works

There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to the best part of a day.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
  5. The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Getting a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Get a free quote

Related advice

When to call us in Old Coulsdon

Older baths often have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.

Keep an eye out for these signs:

  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
  • A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Who turns up on the day
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • How soon you can use it again

Our hiring checklist

Old Coulsdon and nearby

Old Coulsdon is about 1 mile south-east of Coulsdon, in Greater London. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.

Every address in CR5, CR3 and CR8 is covered. Local streets include Ellis Road, Tollers Lane and Court Avenue. Other places close to Old Coulsdon include Coulsdon (1 mile north-west), Chipstead (2 miles west), Purley (2 miles north), Woodcote (2 miles north-west) and Woodmansterne (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), Whitechapel (15 miles north) and Brompton (14 miles north).

Around Old Coulsdon

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Dollypers Hill, Oasis Academy Coulsdon and Church of St John the Evangelist and the streets around them. You’ll also find Sunnydown School (1.4 miles east), Keston Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and The Tudor Rose pub (under half a mile north-west). Old Coulsdon’s nearest station is Coulsdon South station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and Mercers Lake.

Map of Old Coulsdon © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and trade work in Old Coulsdon

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

For anyone letting property in or around Old Coulsdon, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.

Questions from Old Coulsdon

Do you need to take the bath out?

No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.

Do you come to Old Coulsdon?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Old Coulsdon and the rest of Greater London. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can a failed resurfacing be redone?

Generally, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send pictures.

Are there extra charges for Old Coulsdon?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Will you leave a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Can you make a coloured bath white?

Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

What happens after I send photos?

You’ll get a fixed quote back, generally with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.

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