Oxfordshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Shippon
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Shippon and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
About our bath re-enamelling in Shippon
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we do not cut corners on it. Typical jobs include lots of chips and rust spots and a coating lifting around the plughole, on pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Shippon (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Shippon
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What we are called out for in Shippon
Enamel wears gradually. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use dull the surface, typically first under the taps and around the waste.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Several chips and rust patches
Comparing quotes
- How the room is protected while they work
- What prep work is covered
- How long it needs to cure
- Aftercare advice
Nearby places to Shippon
What else we do in Shippon
Shippon and nearby
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Jobs in Shippon are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Shippon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 53 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the OX13 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close. We also travel to Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Shippon
Around Shippon, we work in homes near St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Prince Of Wales pub and School of St Helen and St Katharine, among other places. Nearby too are Larkmead School (less than half a mile south-east), Albert Park (0.8 miles south-east) and Church of St Mary Magdalene (within half a mile south). The closest station to Shippon is Radley station, about 2.8 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). For a walk, there is Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
What we can’t put right
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Holes rusted through the metal
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Shippon
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A picture taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Shippon, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. You can expect it to take most of the day, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- 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.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Shippon questions
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Does re-enamelling smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Repairing versus replacing in Shippon
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Nothing else is disturbed. Prices start from £350. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why us?
- We leave the room as we found it
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
