Swansea · Wales
Bath Re-enamelling for Ty-draw homes
Problem with your bath in Ty-draw? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Ty-draw
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We’re often asked to fix chips and rust in more than one place and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, across acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Ty-draw (SA1)
- Region
- Swansea
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Ty-draw: your questions answered
How long does re-enamelling last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Do you cover the entire of Swansea?
Everywhere in the UK, Ty-draw included. Travel is included in the price.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Do you cover Ty-draw?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Ty-draw from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Towns and villages near Ty-draw
Other services in Ty-draw
Repair or replace in Ty-draw?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and normally one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ty-draw
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About Ty-draw
Ty-draw is about 2 miles east of Swansea, in Swansea. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover 153 places in Swansea.
We cover every part of SA1. Neighbouring places we cover include Cefn Hengoed (1 mile north), Tir-Nest (1 mile west), Pentre'rgaseg (1 mile north-west), Cwm (1 mile north-west) and Bon-y-maen (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Morriston (3 miles north-west), Gorseinon (6 miles west), Uplands (3 miles south-west), Sandfields (3 miles south-west), Cwm Gwyn (3 miles west) and Llwchwr (7 miles west).
Around Ty-draw
Around Ty-draw, we work in homes near Bonymaen Inn, Cwmglas Primary School and Cefn Hengoed Community School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Llansamlet station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are The Tramshed (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cefn-hengoed and Pluck Lake.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Have chips seen to early
- Never use suction bath mats
- Respect the curing time we give you
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
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.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Ty-draw, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes most of the day. The room is left tidy.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Ty-draw. What changes the price is:
- Access to the area
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
- The type of damage
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your pictures
You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Ty-draw, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Ty-draw
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
