Birmingham · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Selly Oak, Birmingham
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Selly Oak and across Birmingham. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that will not shift
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Selly Oak
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without a refit. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. If you’re dealing with thin, worn enamel in places and several chips and rust patches, we can help.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Selly Oak (B29, B30, B15)
- Area hub
- Birmingham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Selly Oak?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Nothing else is disturbed. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Selly Oak
- One price list for the entire UK
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Everything repaired in place
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- What kind of damage it is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
- The colour and finish to match
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your B29 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Birmingham and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath split right through the body
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- Holes rusted through the metal
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
What we’re called out for in Selly Oak
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Several chips and rust patches
Before booking anyone
- When it can be used again
- If travel is included in the price
- How changes to the job are handled
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Dry the bath after use if possible, particularly with hard water, and rinse off any bath products.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Common questions in Selly Oak
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Do you cover Selly Oak?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Selly Oak for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What areas do you cover?
The entire UK, including all of Birmingham. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, often. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Covering Selly Oak
Selly Oak is about 3 miles south-west of Birmingham, in Birmingham. Our repair technicians come to clients in Selly Oak and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Selly Oak is one of 140 places in Birmingham we cover.
We work across the B29, B30 and B15 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Elm Road, Dale Road and Maple Road and the roads around them. We also travel to Bournbrook (1 mile north-east), Stirchley (1 mile south-east), Weoley Castle (1 mile west), California (1 mile west) and Cotteridge (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Birmingham (3 miles north-east), Royal Sutton Coldfield (10 miles north-east), Erdington (7 miles north-east), Lee Bank (3 miles north-east), Cape Hill (3 miles north) and Streetly (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Selly Oak
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cotteridge Park, St Mary's Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Church and the streets around them. You will also find Northfield Library (2 miles south-west), University of Birmingham School (less than half a mile south-west), University of Birmingham School (less than half a mile south-west) and The Bristol Pear pub (under half a mile north-east). There is a railway station in Selly Oak itself: Selly Oak station. Other landmarks nearby include Cannon Hill Nature Centre & Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Weoley (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Deer's Leap Wood and Edgbaston Pool.
What happens on the day
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes the best part of a day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- 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.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
If you’re in Selly Oak and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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