Shropshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in The Grove, Shropshire
Bath re-enamelling for The Grove, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- Stains that will not shift
The process
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a full day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Related advice
Bath re-enamelling at your home in The Grove
The bath stays where it is, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. It normally takes one visit, and can be used again the day after. Our technicians work on pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays, and the jobs we see most are several chips and rust patches and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- The Grove (SY7)
- County
- Shropshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in The Grove
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in The Grove
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Work done at your home or business
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Avoid suction-cup mats
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface.
What a repair cannot fix
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- A bath split right through the body
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Common problems we fix in The Grove
Often the bath has just had decades of use, with nothing wrong except the surface. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is normally as strong as ever.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Stains that will not shift
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Before you book anyone
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How soon you can use it again
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
FAQs for The Grove
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Generally, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you cover The Grove?
We do. Technicians travel to The Grove from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Will the new finish last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Shropshire, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
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’s the part we put right.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Towns and villages near The Grove
Also in The Grove
The Grove and the surrounding area
The Grove is about 18 miles south of Shrewsbury, in Shropshire. Anywhere in SY7, we come to you. We work in all 433 towns and villages in Shropshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
Every address in SY7 is within our area. Neighbouring places we cover include Wistanstow (1 mile north), Halford (1 mile south), Craven Arms (1 mile south), Leamoor Common (1 mile north) and Upper Affcot (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ludlow (8 miles south-east), Church Stretton (6 miles north), Bayston Hill (15 miles north), Much Wenlock (15 miles north-east), Bishop's Castle (7 miles west) and Pontesbury (13 miles north).
Around The Grove
Around The Grove, we work in homes near Wistanstow CofE Primary School and Church of the Holy Trinity and the streets around them. The Grove’s nearest station is Craven Arms station, roughly 1 mile south. A little further out are South Shropshire (2.8 miles north) and Sibdon Castle (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near The Grove include Callow Hill.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
