Herefordshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Old Forge, Herefordshire
We travel to Old Forge for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Bath re-enamelling in Old Forge without replacing anything
We don’t move the bath, so the taps, tiles and plumbing are not touched. It typically takes one visit, and can be used again the next day. We’re frequently asked to fix a roll-top that’s seen better days and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, in acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Old Forge and across Herefordshire.
- Location
- Old Forge (HR9)
- Region
- Herefordshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Old Forge
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Old Forge: your questions answered
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Old Forge?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
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 cover Old Forge?
We do. We send a technician to Old Forge for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Old Forge?
Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A coloured bath you want in white
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
What your quote should include
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How your room will be protected
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- Store bottles off the bath
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.
Nearby places to Old Forge
More services for Old Forge
Old Forge and nearby
Old Forge is about 4 miles south-west of Ross-on-Wye, in Herefordshire. We visit homes and businesses in Old Forge and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Old Forge is one of 255 towns and villages in Herefordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 53 miles away.
All of HR9 is within our area. We also cover the places around Old Forge: Goodrich Cross (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch (1 mile south-west), Goodrich (1 mile north-east), Symonds Yat (1 mile south) and Symonds Yat West (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Hereford (14 miles north), Ross-on-Wye (4 miles north-east), Ledbury (15 miles north-east), Redhill (13 miles north), Newton Farm (13 miles north) and Merrivale (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Old Forge
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Cross Keys Inn, Church of St Dubricius and Whitchurch CofE Primary School. Well-known places in the area include Ross on Wye Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Kirbee Rural Crafts Museum (1.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Forge include Huntsham Hill.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: 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. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- We leave the room as we found it
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Old Forge. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which generally takes most of the day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
