Shropshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Pipe Gate, Shropshire
Problem with your bath in Pipe Gate? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
About our bath re-enamelling in Pipe Gate
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. If you are dealing with stains that won’t shift and a coating lifting around the plughole, we can help.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Pipe Gate (TF9)
- Region
- Shropshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take most of the day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the following day.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Pipe Gate, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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What affects the price in Pipe Gate
Resurfacing from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Pipe Gate. The price depends on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
There are no surprise 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.
Getting a price from photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
If you are in Pipe Gate and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
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, then guarantee it for a year.
What we’re called out for in Pipe Gate
Often the bath has just had decades of use, with nothing wrong except the surface. The body of the bath is usually perfectly sound.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
What your quote should include
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Questions from Pipe Gate
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
Should you replace it?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is typically much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Pipe Gate
- A fixed quote before you book
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
If you manage property in Pipe Gate, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Pipe Gate and nearby
Pipe Gate is about 6 miles north-east of Market Drayton, in Shropshire. Wherever you are in the TF9 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 433 towns and villages across Shropshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 36 miles away.
Jobs in TF9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Pipe Gate, Railway Close and Bearstone Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Pipe Gate include Dorrington (1 mile west), Ireland's Cross (1 mile north-west), Aston (1 mile east), Onneley (2 miles north-east) and Tadgedale (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Market Drayton (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (12 miles west), Prees Higher Heath (11 miles west) and Hinstock (9 miles south).
What’s near Pipe Gate
Around Pipe Gate, we work in homes near Woore Primary and Nursery School, White Lion pub and Aston Chapel, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Castle Hill (2.6 miles south-east).
Towns and villages near Pipe Gate
Also in Pipe Gate
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- A bath that is rusted through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
