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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Rotherhithe, Greater London
Bath re-enamelling in and around Rotherhithe: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
What we cannot put right
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- Holes rusted through the metal
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Rotherhithe
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are a peeling or bubbling previous coating and chips and rust in more than one place.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Rotherhithe (SE16, SE8, E1W)
- County
- Greater London
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Rotherhithe
What else we do in Rotherhithe
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a full day.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your SE16 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- A photo taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
For a price in Rotherhithe, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Rotherhithe and the surrounding area
Rotherhithe is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Our repair technicians cover 764 places across Greater London.
All of SE16, SE8 and E1W is within our area. Whether you live on Bush Road, Gomm Road and Swan Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Main roads around Rotherhithe include the A200, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Rotherhithe, we cover Surrey Quays (1 mile south), Surrey Canal (1 mile south), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile south-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Rotherhithe
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Mellitus College, Alfred Salter Primary School and Holy Trinity Church. You’ll also find Bacon's College (under half a mile north), Russia Dock Woodland (under half a mile north-east) and The Ship York pub (less than half a mile east). There is a railway station in Rotherhithe itself: Canada Water station. A little further out are Tower of London (1.6 miles north-west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Other local spots include Minories (1.6 miles north-west)
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Rotherhithe
How long does re-enamelling take?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the following day. We give you timings with the quote.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, frequently. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Do you need to take the bath out?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you are refitting the entire room anyway. Otherwise, resurfacing generally wins. Prices start from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why us?
- One price list for the whole UK
- Everything repaired in place
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
