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Bath Re-enamelling for The City homes
Bath re-enamelling in The City without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
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 are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Bath re-enamelling in The City without replacing anything
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without taking anything out. It’s the answer when the entire bath is tired rather than one spot. If you are dealing with lots of chips and rust spots and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, we can typically put it right, on cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops alike.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in The City and across Buckinghamshire.
- Where
- The City (HP14)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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, then guarantee it for a year.
What affects the price in The City
Prices start from £350. There’s no charge for travel to The City. The price comes down to:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- Doing more than one item at once
- What the surface is made of
Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
About The City
The City is about 5 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Jobs in The City are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from The City to London (about 35 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of the HP14 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Bottle Square Lane, Radnage Common Road and Green Lane. Close by, we cover Waterend (1 mile west), Beacon's Bottom (1 mile south-west), Radnage (1 mile north), Bennett End (1 mile north-west) and Green End (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (11 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south-east), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in The City
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Paul, Radnage Church of England Primary School and The Crown pub, among other places. The closest station to The City is Saunderton station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around West Wycombe Rural (1.6 miles south-east) and Wycombe Hospital (5 miles south-east). Not far away are Yoesden and Bald Hill.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A bath split right through the body
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
Repair or replace: which is better?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the entire room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in The City
- We leave the room as we found it
- One visit for most repairs
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in The City
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Before you book anyone
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes the best part of a day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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Your questions about bath re-enamelling in The City
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in The City.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How long does re-enamelling take?
One day for most baths, ready the following day. We give you timings with the quote.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Do you need to take the bath out?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in The City?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
