Bath and North East Somerset · England
Bath Re-enamelling in West Harptree
Problem with your bath in West Harptree? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Thin, worn enamel in places
How we handle bath re-enamelling in West Harptree
We re-enamel a lot of period and roll-top baths, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. We are frequently asked to fix enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, on cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- West Harptree (BS40)
- Region
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath typically involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, and the bath can be used the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for West Harptree. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in West Harptree
- No need to remove anything
- One visit for most repairs
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The size and number of damaged areas
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 doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Store bottles off the bath
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
West Harptree and the surrounding area
West Harptree is about 7 miles west of Midsomer Norton, in Bath and North East Somerset. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. West Harptree is one of 136 places in Bath and North East Somerset where we work.
Our visits in BS40 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as The Street, Ridge Lane and Ridge Crescent and the roads around them. Other places close to West Harptree include Ridge (1 mile south-west), Compton Martin (1 mile west), South Widcombe (1 mile east), North Widcombe (1 mile north-east) and Ubley Sideling (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bath (13 miles north-east), Keynsham (9 miles north-east), Bathwick (13 miles north-east), Walcot (13 miles north-east), Westmoreland (12 miles north-east) and Kingsmead (12 miles north-east).
Around West Harptree
We visit homes around The Waldegrave Arms, East Harptree Church of England Primary School and Church of St Mary. Well-known places in the area include Oval enclosure (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Knowle Hill and Priddy Mineries.
Should I try a DIY kit 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, a professional repair is worth it.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Common problems we fix in West Harptree
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Customers generally contact us about:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
What to look for in a quote
- How long it needs to cure
- If travel is included in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
How it works
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It usually takes the best part of a day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Make sure the area is dry
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Ask for a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Questions from West Harptree
How long will the bath be out of use?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the following day. We will confirm timings when we quote.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
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Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
