Birmingham · England

Bath Re-enamelling for Pelham homes

We travel to Pelham for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath re-enamelling in Pelham

What we do, step by step

Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a full day, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
  2. We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
  3. We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
  4. We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
  5. Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Clear the area around the damage

Getting a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Bath re-enamelling in Pelham, done in place

After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we do not cut corners on it. We regularly repair cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people contact us are an outdated colour you’d like to change and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Where
Pelham (B8, B9)
County
Birmingham
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Pelham. The price depends on:

  • The material and finish
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Doing more than one item at once

We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos 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

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Pelham, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

What we can’t put right

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • A bath split right through the body
  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • Acrylic that moves when you stand in it

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

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

Pelham: your questions answered

What does bath re-enamelling cost?

Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.

How long will the bath be out of use?

Typically one day, with the bath ready the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.

How long does re-enamelling last?

That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.

What areas do you cover?

We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Common problems we fix in Pelham

Older baths often have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.

Contact us if you’ve noticed:

  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
  • Lots of chips and rust spots

Comparing quotes

  • Aftercare advice
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How the colour is matched
  • How your room will be protected

How to compare quotes

Where we work around Pelham

Pelham is about 2 miles south of Erdington, in Birmingham. From the centre of Pelham to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Pelham is one of 140 towns and villages in Birmingham where we work.

Jobs in B8 and B9 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Monk Road, Gowan Road and Tarry Road. If you’re just outside Pelham, we cover Little Bromwich (1 mile south), Washwood Heath (1 mile north), Saltley (1 mile west), Fox & Goose (1 mile east) and Hodge Hill (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Birmingham (3 miles south-west), Royal Sutton Coldfield (5 miles north), Lee Bank (3 miles south-west), Cape Hill (5 miles west), Streetly (7 miles north) and Paradise (3 miles west).

Near you in Pelham

In Pelham, that means homes near Ward End Park, St Margaret's Church and Samson And Lion Public House, among other places. Nearby too are Rockwood Academy (less than half a mile north-west), Saltley Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and Shaw Hill Primary School (within half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Adderley Park station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bromwich Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Stechford and Yardley North (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Pelham includes Shard End Lake and Park Hall Nature Reserve.

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DIY repairs versus a professional job

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

Different materials, different repairs

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Looking after it afterwards

Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:

  • Avoid suction-cup mats
  • Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
  • Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath

Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, especially in hard water areas, and rinse away any product left on the surface.

Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface.

Repairing versus replacing in Pelham

Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and generally a day, with the bath back in use the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • No need to remove anything
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

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