Birmingham · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in West Heath, Birmingham
Bath re-enamelling in West Heath without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Bath re-enamelling in West Heath, done in place
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. Common call-outs are for a roll-top that’s seen better days and chips and rust in more than one place, across Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- West Heath (B31, B38)
- County
- Birmingham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for West Heath
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Are there extra charges for West Heath?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Is there a smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and normally a day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in West Heath
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No need to remove anything
- Work done at your home or business
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
What we can’t put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in West Heath
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Landlord and trade work in West Heath
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 carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- The material, if you know it
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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Common problems we fix in West Heath
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Stains that won’t shift
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Questions to ask before you book
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. It normally takes the best part of a day, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- 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.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
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Where we work around West Heath
West Heath is about 6 miles south-west of Birmingham, in Birmingham. We travel to clients in West Heath, so nothing has to leave your home. Our technicians cover 140 places across Birmingham, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from West Heath to Birmingham (about 6 miles away).
We cover every part of the B31 and B38 postcode area. Whether you live on Clee Road, Lilley Lane and Cofton Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Cofton Common (1 mile south-west), Longbridge (1 mile west), Hawkesley (1 mile east), Red Hill (1 mile south-east) and Lea End (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Birmingham (6 miles north-east), Royal Sutton Coldfield (13 miles north-east), Erdington (10 miles north-east), Lee Bank (6 miles north-east), Cape Hill (6 miles north) and Streetly (13 miles north).
Around West Heath
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls, Northfield Library and King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls. You will also find West Heath Primary School (under half a mile north), Cofton Park (1.8 miles south-west) and St Anne's Church (less than half a mile west). West Heath’s nearest station is Northfield station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include The Patrick Motor Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and West Heath Hospital (under half a mile north-east). Not far away are Edgbaston Pool and Bilberry Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Brandwood (2.9 miles north-east)
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
