Cardiff · Wales
Bath Re-enamelling in Tremorfa
Damaged bath in Tremorfa? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Tremorfa
We re-enamel plenty of period and roll-top baths, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. If you are dealing with a peeling or bubbling previous coating and an outdated colour you’d like to change, we can help, on cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops alike.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Tremorfa and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Tremorfa (CF24, CF23)
- County
- Cardiff
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take the best part of a day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Advice
Common questions in Tremorfa
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is there a smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Tremorfa?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, frequently. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Do you cover the entire of Cardiff?
The whole UK, including all of Cardiff. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What we are called out for in Tremorfa
Hard water speeds up the wear, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon you can use it again
- What prep work is covered
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How the colour is matched
Repair or replace: which is better?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tremorfa
- Work done at your home or business
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A fixed quote before you book
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A metal bath with a through crack
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Store bottles off the bath
- Never use suction bath mats
Dry the bath after use if possible, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.
Also near Tremorfa
What else we do in Tremorfa
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are 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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- The colour and finish to match
- The type of damage
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Tremorfa. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Natural light rather than flash
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Tremorfa and the surrounding area
Tremorfa is about 2 miles east of Castle, in Cardiff. We visit homes and businesses in Tremorfa and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in all 91 towns and villages in Cardiff.
Here we cover the CF24 and CF23 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Madoc Road, Baden Road and Mervyn Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Tremorfa, we cover Splott (1 mile south-west), Roath (1 mile west), Adamsdown (1 mile west), East Moors (1 mile south) and Newtown (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ely (5 miles west), Caerau (5 miles west), Gwaun Treoda (3 miles north-west), Victoria Park (3 miles west), Canton (3 miles west) and St Mellons (3 miles north-east).
Around Tremorfa
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Alban-on-the-Moors, Waterloo Gardens and St Albans RC Primary School and the streets around them. You’ll also find The Old Airport Inn (under half a mile north) and Howardian High School (1.2 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Cardiff Queen Street station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Firing Line: Cardiff Castle Museum of the Welsh Soldier (1.8 miles west) and Cardiff Castle (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Tremorfa includes Roath Basin and Penarth Head Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
