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Bath Re-enamelling for Vale of Health homes

Damaged bath in Vale of Health? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Thin, worn enamel in places
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath re-enamelling in Vale of Health

Bath re-enamelling at your home in Vale of Health

Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, and you can use the bath the next day. Nothing is disconnected or removed. Our technicians work on basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and people most frequently call us about a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Location
Vale of Health (NW3)
County
Greater London
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

How to look after the repair

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
  • Fix dripping taps quickly
  • Get any chip repaired quickly
  • Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it

Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.

Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.

What your bath is made of matters

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.

Acrylic

We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.

Vale of Health and the surrounding area

Vale of Health is about 1 mile north of Greenhill, in Greater London. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Our repair technicians cover 764 places in Greater London. We work right across the region, from Vale of Health to London (6 miles away).

Our repair technicians cover all of the NW3 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Well Road, Cannon Lane and Holford Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A502, Vale of Health is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Vale of Health, we cover North End (1 mile north-west), Greenhill (1 mile south), Hampstead (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-west) and Childs Hill (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).

What’s near Vale of Health

Typical jobs here are in homes near South Hampstead High School, Christ Church Primary School and Hampstead Heath and the streets around them. Nearby too are Jack Straw's Castle pub (within half a mile west), Christ Church (within half a mile south) and St Vedasts School For Boys (0.6 miles west). The nearest railway station is Hampstead Heath station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (1 mile south). Not far away are Parliament Hill and Turner's Wood.

  • Other local spots include Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.6 miles south-west)
Map of Vale of Health © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we can’t put right

A repair is not right for every job, including:

  • A metal bath with a through crack
  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
  • Holes rusted through the metal

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

What we work on

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

Common problems we fix in Vale of Health

Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.

Common reasons people in Vale of Health contact us are:

  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
  • An old resurfacing that is failing

Questions to ask before booking

  • How your room will be protected
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether the price covers travel

How to compare quotes

Landlords, agents and businesses in Vale of Health

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

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

How the visit works

You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It usually takes a full day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Get a quote

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Get a fixed price

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Should you replace it?

Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing usually wins. Prices start from £350. Every job is a little different, 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 book with us

  • A fixed quote before booking
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

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

Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Vale of Health

Does the bath have to be removed?

Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?

Yes, frequently. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.

Can you repair several things at once?

Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.

What happens if you find more damage?

If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

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