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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Whaddon, Gloucestershire

Our technicians come to Whaddon for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • Wear marks under the taps
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Whaddon

Whaddon questions

What information do you need?

Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Will there be fumes?

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

Can you make a coloured bath white?

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

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Whaddon.

How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Whaddon?

Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Will the price change on the day?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Bath re-enamelling in Whaddon, done in place

We do not move the bath, so the taps, tiles and plumbing are not touched. It generally takes one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. We regularly repair acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and people most often call us about several chips and rust patches and a coloured bath you want in white.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Where
Whaddon (GL4)
County
Gloucestershire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

What we can’t put right

We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
  • An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
  • A bath split right through the body

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we work on in Whaddon

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

Why repair rather than replace?

Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why book with us

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.

Work for landlords and builders

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

How to care for the repair

So the finish stays in good condition for years:

  • A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
  • Never use suction bath mats
  • Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
  • Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it

A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, so limescale cannot build up.

The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.

Can I fix it myself?

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

Do you need bath re-enamelling in Whaddon?

A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.

Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:

  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • A roll-top that is seen better days
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • Thin, worn enamel in places

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show

Choosing a repair company

Our work in Whaddon

Whaddon is about 2 miles east of Quedgeley, in Gloucestershire. From the centre of Whaddon to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Whaddon is one of 470 towns and villages in Gloucestershire we cover. We work right across the region, from Whaddon to Birmingham (about 47 miles away).

Our visits in GL4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we cover Brookthorpe (1 mile south), Tuffley (1 mile north-west), Kingsway Village (1 mile west), Matson (1 mile north-east) and Hunts Grove (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Cheltenham (9 miles north-east), Stroud (5 miles south), Tewkesbury (12 miles north), St Paul's (9 miles north-east), Cirencester (14 miles south-east) and Lansdown (9 miles north-east).

Around Whaddon

Around Whaddon, we work in homes near St Peter's High School, Church of St Margaret and Tuffley Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Gloucester station, roughly 3 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Gloucester Waterways Museum (2.8 miles north) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Lassington Wood and Robinswood Hill.

Map of Whaddon © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Whaddon

Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How many items we do on one visit

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.

How to get a fixed price

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job without visiting.

How the visit works

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to the best part of a day.

  1. We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
  5. The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the following day.

How to prepare

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Get a quote

For a price in Whaddon, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Send pictures for a quote

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