Bristol · England
Bath Re-enamelling in The Dings
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in The Dings, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- Wear marks under the taps
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
Bath re-enamelling in The Dings, done in place
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. We are frequently asked to fix lots of chips and rust spots and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean, on acrylic baths, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- The Dings (BS2, BS1, BS5)
- County
- Bristol
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The Dings: your questions answered
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Will the bath be moved?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to most of the day.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the following day.
How to prepare
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Landlords, agents and businesses in The Dings
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Should you replace it?
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in The Dings
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When to call us in The Dings
Older baths frequently have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Chips and rust in more than one place
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price covers travel
Covering The Dings
The Dings is about 1 mile south-east of Bristol, in Bristol. Jobs in The Dings are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover 89 places across Bristol, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from The Dings to Birmingham (about 76 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: BS2, BS1 and BS5. You’ll find streets such as Gas Lane, Days Lane and Day's Road, and we cover them all. You’ll find The Dings on the A4044 and A4320, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover St Philip's Marsh (1 mile south-east), Easton (1 mile north-east), Barton Hill (1 mile east), St Jude's (1 mile north) and Redcliffe (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Soundwell (3 miles north-east), Mayfield Park (3 miles north-east), Horfield (3 miles north), Henleaze (3 miles north), Hartcliffe (3 miles south) and Staple Hill (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near The Dings
Our clients here include homes close to Hannah More Primary School, St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School and Church of St Jude the Apostle with St Matthias on the Weir. Other local landmarks include Castle Park (0.6 miles north-west), St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (0.6 miles south-west) and Printers Devil pub (less than half a mile north-west). The Dings has its own railway station: Bristol Temple Meads station. Well-known places in the area include Bristol Castle (0.6 miles north-west) and St Bartholomew's Hospital (0.9 miles west). Not far away are Brandon Hill and Tarn Lake.
- Other local spots include Avon (less than half a mile south-west)
Also near The Dings
Also in The Dings
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
