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Bath Re-enamelling for Stow-on-the-Wold homes
Bath re-enamelling across Stow-on-the-Wold and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Stow-on-the-Wold
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Typical jobs include staining under the taps and around the waste and chips and rust in more than one place, in pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Stow-on-the-Wold (GL54)
- Region
- Gloucestershire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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 is the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
What we’re called out for in Stow-on-the-Wold
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, lifting by the plughole or blistering. We strip what’s failing and start again.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Questions to ask before you book
- How to care for the finish
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What prep work is covered
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a full day. We leave the room clean.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Stow-on-the-Wold, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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FAQs for Stow-on-the-Wold
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Generally, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send photos.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, so Stow-on-the-Wold is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Do you need to take the bath out?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
How long will the bath be out of use?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
Does re-enamelling smell?
A little, during the work. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Stow-on-the-Wold
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Stow-on-the-Wold use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Should you replace it?
A new bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and days without a bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the whole surface with the bath left where it is. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stow-on-the-Wold
- No extra charge for your area
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Stow-on-the-Wold and nearby
Stow-on-the-Wold is about 12 miles north-west of Carterton, in Gloucestershire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Stow-on-the-Wold is one of 470 places in Gloucestershire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Jobs in GL54 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on High Street, Talbot Square and Old Forge Lane and the roads around them. You will find Stow-on-the-Wold on the A424 and A429, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Maugersbury (1 mile south-east), Lower Swell (1 mile west), Broadwell (1 mile north-east), Ganborough (2 miles north-west) and Longborough (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover St Paul's (15 miles west), Lansdown (15 miles west), Bishop's Cleeve (15 miles west), Fairview (15 miles west), Pittville (15 miles west) and Whaddon (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Stow-on-the-Wold
Our customers here include homes close to Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School, The Porch House and St Edward's Church. The closest station to Stow-on-the-Wold is Kingham station, about 4.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Moore Cottage Hospital (3.3 miles south-west) and Park House Toy Collectors Museum (less than half a mile south-east).
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