Oxfordshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Shiplake Cross
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Shiplake Cross. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Several chips and rust patches
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Shiplake Cross
If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. There is no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. Our repair technicians work on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people contact us are a roll-top that’s seen better days and an outdated colour you’d like to change.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Shiplake Cross: your questions answered
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
How long is the bath unusable?
Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Will there be fumes?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
How long does re-enamelling last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Why repair rather than replace?
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. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why Shiplake Cross customers choose us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- No need to remove anything
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour-matched on site
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a full day for most jobs. We leave the room clean.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Advice
Our work in Shiplake Cross
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Shiplake Cross is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Shiplake Cross to London (35 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: RG9. That includes homes on Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close. We also travel to Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Near you in Shiplake Cross
Our clients here include homes close to The Piggott School, Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and Shiplake Church of England School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Church of St Peter and St Paul (under half a mile south-east) and The Plough pub (less than half a mile south-east). Shiplake Cross’s nearest station is Shiplake station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Not far away are Sonning Hill and South Lake.
Nearby places to Shiplake Cross
Other services in Shiplake Cross
How to look after the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A picture taken from further back
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your RG9 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
When we’d advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Shiplake Cross
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
