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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Shipton Solars, Gloucestershire
Bath re-enamelling in and around Shipton Solars: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Wear marks under the taps
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It typically takes most of the day, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Bath re-enamelling in Shipton Solars, done in place
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, and you can use the bath the following day. Nothing is disconnected or removed. We work on cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays, and the jobs we see most are a roll-top that’s seen better days and an old resurfacing that’s failing.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Shipton Solars (GL54)
- Area hub
- Gloucestershire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Shipton Solars: your questions answered
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Usually, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Usually one day, with the bath ready the day after. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you cover Shipton Solars?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Shipton Solars and the rest of Gloucestershire. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Store bottles off the bath
- Repair dripping taps early
- Respect the curing time we give you
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. 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 photos.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
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What a repair cannot fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A bath split right through the body
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Landlord and trade work in Shipton Solars
If you manage property in Shipton Solars, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Common problems we fix in Shipton Solars
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Customers generally contact us about:
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find more damage
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Repairing versus replacing in Shipton Solars
Replacing a bath normally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Prices start from £350. 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 play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shipton Solars
- Same prices wherever you are
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Shipton Solars and the surrounding area
Shipton Solars is about 5 miles south-east of Fairview, in Gloucestershire. 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. Shipton Solars is one of 470 places in Gloucestershire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Shipton Solars to Birmingham (42 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of the GL54 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Shipton (1 mile east), Andoversford (1 mile north-west), Withington (2 miles south), Charlton Kings (4 miles north-west) and Battledown (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Cheltenham (6 miles west), Gloucester (12 miles west), Stroud (14 miles south-west), Tewkesbury (12 miles north-west), St Paul's (6 miles north-west) and Cirencester (11 miles south).
Landmarks near Shipton Solars
Our customers here include homes close to St Mary's Church, Andoversford Primary School and Frogmill Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Cheltenham General Hospital (5.3 miles west).
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