Reading · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Sonning Common homes
Problem with your bath in Sonning Common? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Sonning Common
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. Common call-outs are for stains that won’t shift and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean, across acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Sonning Common (RG4, RG9)
- County
- Reading
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Sonning Common: your questions answered
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
What we’re called out for in Sonning Common
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A coloured bath you want in white
What to look for in a quote
- Aftercare advice
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the 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 what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
What we can’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Sonning Common
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
Landlords, agents and businesses in Sonning Common
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Sonning Common use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Nearby places to Sonning Common
More services for Sonning Common
Sonning Common and nearby
Sonning Common is about 3 miles north of Caversham, in Reading. Clients in Sonning Common get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading. You can also see our page for London, about 38 miles away.
All of RG4 and RG9 is within our area. From Wood Lane, Green Lane and Woodbury Close or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Sonning Common include Peppard Hill (1 mile north-west), Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile north), Kidmore End (1 mile south-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Caversham (3 miles south), Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Sonning Common sees plenty of our work.
Local landmarks in Sonning Common
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Sonning Common Primary School, The Church of Christ the King and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge and the streets around them. Also close by are Hare & Hounds pub (within half a mile north) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 3.7 miles east. Nearby you will also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles east) and Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Warburg Nature Reserve.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Have chips seen to early
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Fix dripping taps quickly
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
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 a full day, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
If you’re in Sonning Common and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Details of any past repairs
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
