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Bath Re-enamelling in Widmore
Damaged bath in Widmore? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Widmore
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Bath re-enamelling in Widmore without replacing anything
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. If you are dealing with a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, we can help, on cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Where
- Widmore (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- County
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
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
- Have chips seen to early
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
Dry the bath after use if possible, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
When to call us in Widmore
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
People usually call us when they notice one of these:
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Wear marks under the taps
Before booking anyone
- What aftercare is recommended
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What preparation is included
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and generally a day, with the bath back in use the next day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Widmore
- No extra charge for your area
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take most of the day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send photos for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Where we work around Widmore
Widmore is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. Clients in Widmore get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Here we cover the BR1, BR2 and BR7 postcode area. From Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Bickley (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Around Widmore
Typical jobs here are in homes near Holy Trinity College Bromley, St George's and Church of St George, among other places. Nearby too are Bullers Wood School for Boys (within half a mile north-west), Jubilee Country Park (0.9 miles south-east) and Bird In Hand Public House (under half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station in Widmore itself: Bickley station. A little further out are The Mall (1.3 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
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