Oxfordshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Wallingford homes
Bath re-enamelling in Wallingford without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Wallingford
We do not move the bath, so the taps, tiles and plumbing aren’t touched. It usually takes one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. Our repair technicians work on basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops, and common reasons people contact us are stains that won’t shift and a peeling or bubbling previous coating.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Wallingford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is normally much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wallingford
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colour-matched on site
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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What else we do in Wallingford
What affects the price in Wallingford
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Getting a price from photos
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- A bath split right through the body
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
The process
We turn up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take the best part of a day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Ensure the area is dry
Ask for a price
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Wallingford, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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When to call us in Wallingford
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Several chips and rust patches
- A coloured bath you want in white
Comparing quotes
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Who turns up on the day
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Repairs by material
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
Where we work around Wallingford
Wallingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Wallingford to London (about 45 miles away).
Our visits in OX10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Station Road, High Street and Hawthorn Close or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. You will find Wallingford on the A4130, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Wallingford, we cover Preston Crowmarsh (1 mile north-east), Mackney (1 mile west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles north-west), Benson (2 miles north-east) and Shillingford (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Wallingford
Around Wallingford, we work in homes near Wallingford School, Fir Tree Junior School and Wallingford School. Also close by are Kinecroft (under half a mile south-east), St Mary-le-More (within half a mile east) and The Cross Keys Public House (under half a mile east). The closest station to Wallingford is Cholsey station, about 2.4 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Wallingford Castle (less than half a mile east). Not far away are Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses 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 and we will arrange it.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Wallingford
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you work in Wallingford?
We do. We send a technician to Wallingford for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
