Somerset · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Wells, Somerset
Bath re-enamelling for Wells, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Lots of chips and rust spots
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Wells
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. Typical jobs include brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a coating lifting around the plughole, on pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Wells (BA5)
- Area hub
- Somerset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- The type of damage
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- Details of any past repairs
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Most clients in Wells get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
What we do, step by step
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take the best part of a day. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Covering Wells
Wells is about 15 miles west of Frome, in Somerset. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Wells and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Wells is one of 640 towns and villages in Somerset where we work.
Every address in BA5 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Market Street, High Street and Market Place. Wells is on the A39 and A371, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Wells, we cover Haybridge (1 mile west), Upper Milton (1 mile north), Henley (1 mile west), Burcott (1 mile south-west) and Wookey Hole (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Frome (15 miles east), Burnham-on-Sea (15 miles west), Midsomer Norton (9 miles north-east), Shepton Mallet (5 miles east), Street (7 miles south-west) and Glastonbury (5 miles south-west). Wells is among the bigger towns we cover in Somerset.
What’s near Wells
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Blue School, Sheep and Penguin pub and St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School. Also close by are Elim Pentecostal Church (within half a mile east) and The Blue School (within half a mile north). Well-known places in the area include Mendip Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Cave Museum (1.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Priddy Mineries and Pen Hill.
Common problems we fix in Wells
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, and only the surface is worn. The body of the bath is typically perfectly sound.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if they find more damage
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- When it can be used again
- Whether they match the colour on site
FAQs for Wells
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do you cover Wells?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Wells for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, so limescale cannot build up.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface.
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Repairing versus replacing in Wells
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wells
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One price list for the whole UK
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
