Herefordshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Widemarsh homes
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Widemarsh and the surrounding area, typically in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Widemarsh
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We are often asked to fix staining under the taps and around the waste and an outdated colour you’d like to change, in acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Widemarsh (HR4, HR1, HR2)
- Region
- Herefordshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
How the visit works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes most of the day. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
You don’t 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 reply with a fixed quote.
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About Widemarsh
Widemarsh is about 1 mile north of Hereford, in Herefordshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Widemarsh is one of 255 places in Herefordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Widemarsh to Birmingham (45 miles away).
We work across HR4, HR1 and HR2 and the streets around it. That includes homes on Nolan Road, Plough Lane and Harrow Road. With the A49 and A438 close by, Widemarsh is easy for our technicians to reach. Close by, we cover Hereford (1 mile south), Whitecross (1 mile south-west), Holmer (1 mile north), Bartonsham (1 mile south-east) and Bobblestock (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Ross-on-Wye (12 miles south-east), Ledbury (13 miles east), Leominster (11 miles north), Merrivale (12 miles south-east), Bromyard (12 miles north-east) and Colwall Stone (15 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Herefordshire, Widemarsh is somewhere we visit frequently.
Landmarks near Widemarsh
Around Widemarsh, we work in homes near St Mary, Hereford Sixth Form College and Robert Owen Academy and the streets around them. You will also find Golden Lion pub (under half a mile north) and Holmer CofE Academy (within half a mile north). The closest station to Widemarsh is Hereford station, about 0.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Hereford Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and St John Medieval Museum And Coningsby Hospital (within half a mile east). The countryside around Widemarsh includes Lugg Meadow and Dinedor Hill.
Repairs by material
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 what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Questions from Widemarsh
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you quote from pictures?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Store bottles off the bath
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and days without a bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Widemarsh
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No need to remove anything
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Nearby places to Widemarsh
What else we do in Widemarsh
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Widemarsh?
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Clients generally contact us about:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Several chips and rust patches
What your quote should include
- What prep work is covered
- When it can be used again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How to look after the finish
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
