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Bath Re-enamelling in Townwell

Damaged bath in Townwell? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Townwell

Common problems we fix in Townwell

Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.

Most people contact us when they notice one of these:

  • Stains that will not shift
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it

Before booking anyone

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Aftercare advice
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • How the room is protected while they work

Our hiring checklist

Bath re-enamelling in Townwell without replacing anything

Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. We regularly repair acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people contact us are staining under the taps and around the waste and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring.

Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.

Where
Townwell (GL12)
County
Gloucestershire
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

What we can’t put right

In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
  • Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
  • Steel that has corroded right through

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.

Surfaces we repair

  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Cast iron baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Acrylic baths

Should I try a DIY kit first?

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

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, then guarantee it for a year.

FAQs for Townwell

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Can you make a coloured bath white?

Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.

Are there extra charges for Townwell?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?

Yes. We can do the inside and outside.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Work for landlords and builders

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.

How it works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow most of the day. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
  2. Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
  5. We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

Preparing for the visit

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

Ask for a price

We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

How to look after the repair

To keep it looking its best:

  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
  • Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Keep suction mats out of the bath
  • A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away

Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.

Repairing versus replacing in Townwell

Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing renews the entire surface with the bath left where it is. Prices start from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Townwell. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why Townwell clients choose us

  • Work done at your home or business
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How much damage there is
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

How to get a fixed quote

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • One picture of the whole bath
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

If you’re in Townwell and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Townwell and the surrounding area

Townwell is about 3 miles east of Thornbury, in Gloucestershire. Whether you’re in the middle of Townwell or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Townwell is one of 470 places in Gloucestershire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Townwell to Birmingham (64 miles away).

All of GL12 is covered. Streets in the area include Bristol Road and Church Lane. Other places close to Townwell include Bibstone (1 mile north-east), Heath End (1 mile south), Churchend (1 mile east), Buckover (2 miles west) and Falfield (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Stroud (13 miles north-east), Lydney (9 miles north-west), Cam (7 miles north-east), Stonehouse (12 miles north-east), Dursley (6 miles north-east) and Tetbury (12 miles east).

Near you in Townwell

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak pub, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Parish Church of St Andrew. The nearest railway station is Yate station, roughly 5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Thornbury and District Museum (3.7 miles west) and Thornbury Castle (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Townwell includes Nind Nature Reserve.

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