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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Waterloo, Greater London

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Waterloo and across Greater London. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A coating lifting around the plughole
  • Stains that will not shift
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Waterloo homes

What a repair cannot fix

We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • A bath split right through the body

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Waterloo

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

Bath re-enamelling in Waterloo without replacing anything

Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, with the bath ready to use the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Whether it’s enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and a coating lifting around the plughole, we can typically put it right, on pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops alike.

All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Greater London.

Location
Waterloo (SE1, SE11, WC2N)
Region
Greater London
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)

About Waterloo

Waterloo is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Waterloo is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.

Postcode districts we cover here: SE1, SE11 and WC2N. You will find streets such as York Road, Spur Road and Bear Lane, all of which we cover. Being close to the A301 and A302, Waterloo is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover South Bank (1 mile north-west), Bankside (1 mile north-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north) and Charing Cross (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Orpington (12 miles south-east).

Landmarks near Waterloo

Typical jobs here are in homes near Christ Church, Oasis Academy Johanna and Jubilee Gardens, among other places. You will also find Lambeth Palace Library (within half a mile south-west), Oasis Academy South Bank (within half a mile south), The Duke of Sussex pub (under half a mile east) and Oasis Academy South Bank (under half a mile south). There is a railway station in Waterloo itself: London Waterloo station. Well-known places in the area include Liberty of the Savoy (0.7 miles north-west) and Florence Nightingale Museum (under half a mile west). Not far away are Ludgate Hill and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.

Map of Waterloo © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common questions in Waterloo

How durable is a resurfaced bath?

It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.

What information do you need?

Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Is there a smell?

Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.

Is there a call-out fee?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Is there any odour?

There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.

Can you resurface a pink bath in white?

Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

What we do, step by step

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes most of the day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

Before we arrive

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Getting a price

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Should you replace it?

Replacing a bath normally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, with the bath ready the next day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Waterloo. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why Waterloo customers choose us

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • No extra charge for your area

Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Common problems we fix in Waterloo

Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.

The most common problems we are called about are:

  • Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • A roll-top that’s seen better days
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits

Comparing quotes

  • How your room will be protected
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

Choosing a repair company

Aftercare tips

How the surface is treated afterwards matters:

  • Wash away dyes and oils after use
  • Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
  • Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
  • Don’t leave a chip unrepaired

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

Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.

What affects the price in Waterloo

Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Waterloo. What changes the price is:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The material and finish

A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Send pictures for a quote

You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

For a price in Waterloo, pictures 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.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Cast iron

Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Work for landlords and builders

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

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