Cheshire East · England

Bath Re-enamelling in Smethwick Green

Damaged bath in Smethwick Green? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Smethwick Green homes

Bath re-enamelling in Smethwick Green, done in place

Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. If you are dealing with lots of chips and rust spots and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.

Location
Smethwick Green (CW11)
Area hub
Cheshire East
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

What bath re-enamelling costs

Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • How many areas need work
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Doing more than one item at once

Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Smethwick Green. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Quotes from your pictures

When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any details about the material
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price.

Repair or replace in Smethwick Green?

For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why Smethwick Green customers choose us

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Everything repaired in place
  • One visit for most repairs
  • No extra charge for your area

Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Work for landlords and builders

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Smethwick Green use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.

Keeping it looking good

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Avoid suction-cup mats
  • Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
  • Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
  • A dripping tap should be fixed promptly

Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on 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.

The process

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow the best part of a day. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
  4. We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
  5. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

Ask for a price

If you’re in Smethwick Green and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a free quote

Advice

About Smethwick Green

Smethwick Green is about 3 miles north-east of Sandbach, in Cheshire East. Anywhere in CW11, we come to you. Our repair technicians cover 254 places in Cheshire East. We work right across the region, from Smethwick Green to Manchester (22 miles away).

Here we cover the CW11 postcode area. Nearby, we also work in Mossend (1 mile south), Brereton Heath (1 mile north), Somerford (1 mile north), Davenport (1 mile north) and Brookhouse Green (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crewe (8 miles south-west), Macclesfield (9 miles north-east), Congleton (4 miles east), Wilmslow (11 miles north), Nantwich (12 miles south-west) and Knutsford (10 miles north).

Landmarks near Smethwick Green

We visit homes around All Saints Chapel and Congleton High School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Holmes Chapel station, roughly 3.2 miles north-west of the centre. For a walk, there is Astbury Mere and Brookhouse Moss.

Map of Smethwick Green © OpenStreetMap contributors

Different materials, different repairs

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

When we would advise against a repair

A repair is not right for every job, including:

  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • A bath split right through the body
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

  • Basins & shower trays
  • Cast iron baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Acrylic baths

When to call us in Smethwick Green

Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
  • Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • Lots of chips and rust spots

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What preparation is included
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

Our hiring checklist

Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Smethwick Green

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Which areas do you work in?

Across the UK, so Smethwick Green is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.

What do you need from me?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.

Is there any odour?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

How long will the bath be out of use?

Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

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