South Gloucestershire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Shortwood, South Gloucestershire
Our repair technicians come to Shortwood for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Shortwood
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Common reasons people in Shortwood contact us include:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Stains that won’t shift
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Before you book anyone
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Aftercare advice
Bath re-enamelling in Shortwood, done in place
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, and you can use the bath the next day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Whether it’s several chips and rust patches and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring, we can usually put it right.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Shortwood (BS16)
- Region
- South Gloucestershire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a full day, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Shortwood, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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Towns and villages near Shortwood
Also in Shortwood
Shortwood and the surrounding area
Shortwood is about 1 mile south-east of Mangotsfield, in South Gloucestershire. From the centre of Shortwood to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover all 110 towns and villages across South Gloucestershire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Shortwood to Birmingham (73 miles away).
Every address in BS16 is within our area. From Main Road, Cattybrook Road and Bridge Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Shortwood include Siston (1 mile south-east), Mangotsfield (1 mile north-west), Parkfield (1 mile north-east), Pucklechurch (2 miles east) and Warmley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Yate (5 miles north-east), Fishponds (3 miles west), Bradley Stoke (5 miles north-west), Thornbury (9 miles north), Patchway (6 miles north-west) and Stoke Gifford (4 miles north-west).
Around Shortwood
Our customers here include homes close to Emersons Green Primary School, Church of St James and Mangotsfield School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bristol Parkway station, about 3.9 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cossham Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles south-west) and Kingswood Heritage Museum (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Lodge Hill.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, so limescale cannot build up.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
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.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Shortwood
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Shortwood and the rest of South Gloucestershire. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.
Are there extra charges for Shortwood?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
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.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Re-enamelling is one technician, generally one day, and the bath is usable the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
What you get with us
- Everything repaired in place
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
If you manage property in Shortwood, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
