Reading · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Play Hatch
Our repair technicians come to Play Hatch for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Play Hatch
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is generally the most cost-effective option. There is no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. Whether it’s a roll-top that’s seen better days and thin, worn enamel in places, we can help.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Play Hatch (RG4)
- County
- Reading
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Play Hatch and nearby
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Play Hatch to London (about 36 miles away).
We cover every part of the RG4 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also work in Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Around Play Hatch
We visit homes around St Martin's Catholic Primary School, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Reading Blue Coat School. You’ll also find St Andrew's Church (1 mile east), The Shoulder of Mutton pub (less than half a mile south-west) and Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve (1.1 miles south-east). Play Hatch’s nearest station is Reading station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Play Hatch includes Alder Moors and South Lake.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Play Hatch
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
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.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Common questions in Play Hatch
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Reading.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Never use suction bath mats
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Places near Play Hatch
More services for Play Hatch
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Play Hatch use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Play Hatch?
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, with nothing wrong except the surface. The body of the bath is typically perfectly sound.
Look out for these signs:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Before you book anyone
- How to care for the finish
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price covers travel
What happens on the day
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take most of the day, including clearing up.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- One picture of the whole bath
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, and the bath can be used the day after. Prices start from £350. 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.
Why us?
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No extra charge for your area
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
