Greater London · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Penge homes
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Penge and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Bath re-enamelling in Penge without replacing anything
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, with the bath ready to use the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Typical jobs include staining under the taps and around the waste and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, on Victorian roll-tops, cast iron baths and acrylic baths.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Location
- Penge (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Penge
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Never use suction bath mats
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, so limescale can’t build up.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
Repair or replace in Penge?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and days without a bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Penge
- Colour-matched on site
- Same prices wherever you are
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
When we would advise against a repair
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A bath that’s rusted through
- A bath split right through the body
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
Covering Penge
Penge is about 1 mile west of Beckenham, in Greater London. Whether you are in the middle of Penge or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Every address in SE20, SE19 and SE26 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Anerley Station Road and Station Road. With the A234 close by, Penge is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Penge include Anerley (1 mile west), Crystal Palace (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (1 mile north), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Near you in Penge
Our customers here include homes close to Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, Crooked Billet pub and Crystal Palace School. Also close by are Crystal Palace Dinosaurs (under half a mile north-west), Church of St John the Evangelist (within half a mile east) and Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (within half a mile north-east). There is a railway station in Penge itself: Penge West station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Whitgift Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and St Christopher's Hospice (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Other local spots include Addiscombe (2.5 miles south)
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes a full day. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the day after.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Related advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Towns and villages near Penge
Also in Penge
When to call us in Penge
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is normally as strong as ever.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Wear marks under the taps
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A roll-top that is seen better days
Before you book anyone
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How changes to the job are handled
- How the colour is matched
- If travel is included in the price
Penge questions
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
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