Coventry · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Red Hill, Coventry
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Red Hill, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A roll-top that is seen better days
Bath re-enamelling in Red Hill without replacing anything
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, and we take our time over it. We’re frequently asked to fix thin, worn enamel in places and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, in Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Red Hill (CV7)
- Area hub
- Coventry
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
Nearby places to Red Hill
Also in Red Hill
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Red Hill
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, frequently. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Will the bath be moved?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
Will there be fumes?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
Do you cover Red Hill?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Red Hill from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Usually, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send photos.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
When to call us in Red Hill
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
The things customers usually mention when they call include:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Repair or replace: which is better?
A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Re-enamelling is one technician, normally one day, with the bath back in use the next day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Red Hill
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes most of the day in most cases. We leave the room clean.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know about parking or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your CV7 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Our work in Red Hill
Red Hill is about 4 miles west of Bedworth, in Coventry. Whether you’re in the middle of Red Hill or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Red Hill is one of 88 places in Coventry where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 13 miles away.
Here we cover the CV7 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Corley Ash (1 mile east), Fillongley (1 mile north-west), Corley (1 mile south-east), Wood End (1 mile north) and Corley Moor (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Coventry (5 miles south-east), Hillfields (5 miles south-east), Bishopsgate Green (5 miles south-east), Radford (5 miles south-east), Ernesford Grange (7 miles south-east) and Foleshill (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Red Hill
In Red Hill, that means homes near The Manor Public House, Church of St Mary and All Saints and Bournebrook CofE Primary School and the streets around them. Red Hill’s nearest station is Coventry Arena station, about 3.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Allesley Castle (3.9 miles south) and George Eliot Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
