Vale of Glamorgan · Wales
Bath Re-enamelling for The Knap homes
Bath re-enamelling across The Knap and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that won’t shift
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Bath re-enamelling in The Knap, done in place
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. Our repair technicians work on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths, and people most often call us about brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and chips and rust in more than one place.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Vale of Glamorgan.
- Where
- The Knap (CF62)
- Region
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering The Knap
The Knap is about 2 miles south-west of Barry, in the Vale of Glamorgan. From the centre of The Knap to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. The Knap is one of 67 places in the Vale of Glamorgan where we work.
Here we cover the CF62 postcode area. From Park Avenue, Harbour Road and Lakeside or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around The Knap: Romilly (1 mile north), Barry Waterfront (1 mile north-east), Cwm Talwg (1 mile north), Buttrills (2 miles north) and Barry (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Penarth (6 miles north-east), Dinas Powys (5 miles north-east), Llantwit Major (8 miles west), Cowbridge (9 miles north-west), Llandough (6 miles north-east) and Lower Penarth (5 miles north-east).
Around The Knap
Our clients here include homes close to Ship Inn, Romilly Community Primary School and Barry Comprehensive School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Barry station, roughly 0.7 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Barry Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Barry Castle (0.7 miles north). Not far away are The Knap Lake and Barry Island.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- A fixed quote before booking
- Same prices wherever you are
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Places near The Knap
What else we do in The Knap
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a full day, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- 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.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. There is no area surcharge for The Knap. The price reflects:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
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 the same day in most cases.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
FAQs for The Knap
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out if you’d like.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across the Vale of Glamorgan.
Do you cover the entire of the Vale of Glamorgan?
All of the Vale of Glamorgan, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
