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Bath Re-enamelling in Winson Green

Local bath re-enamelling for Winson Green: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Winson Green homes

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and days without a bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the whole surface with the bath left where it is. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.

Why us?

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

About our bath re-enamelling in Winson Green

If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. We’re often asked to fix a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and stains that won’t shift, across cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths.

You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Area
Winson Green (B18, B66, B21)
County
Birmingham
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white

What we do, step by step

Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes the best part of a day, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the next day.

How to prepare

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Open a window if you can

Get a quote

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.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Covering Winson Green

Winson Green is about 1 mile north-east of Cape Hill, in Birmingham. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 140 places in Birmingham, from the larger towns to small villages.

All of B18, B66 and B21 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Eva Road, Mary Road and Avery Road. Other places close to Winson Green include Nineveh (1 mile north-east), Summerfield (1 mile south), Cape Hill (1 mile south-west), Rotton Park (1 mile south) and Hockley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Birmingham (3 miles south-east), Royal Sutton Coldfield (7 miles north-east), Erdington (5 miles north-east), Streetly (6 miles north), Hawkesley (7 miles south) and Sparkbrook (4 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Winson Green

Around Winson Green, we work in homes near St Paul's School for Girls, Bishop Latimer Memorial Church and Oasis Academy Foundry and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Bellefield Inn Public House (0.5 miles south), Black Patch Park (less than half a mile north-west), Birmingham and Midland Institute (1.8 miles south-east) and Holyhead School (0.8 miles north). The nearest railway station is Jewellery Quarter station, about 1.2 miles east. A little further out are All Saints' Hospital (within half a mile east) and Lozells and East Handsworth (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Winson Green include Portway Hill and Forge Mill Lake.

Map of Winson Green © OpenStreetMap contributors

Can I fix it myself?

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, and the work is guaranteed.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Different materials, different repairs

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

When to call us in Winson Green

Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.

The most common problems we are called about are:

  • A coloured bath you want in white
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
  • Chips and rust in more than one place

Questions to ask before booking

  • What prep work is covered
  • How your room will be protected
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Who turns up on the day

How to compare quotes

Looking after it afterwards

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:

  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
  • Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
  • Get any chip repaired quickly
  • A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away

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

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.

What affects the price in Winson Green

Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • What the surface is made of
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether we combine several jobs

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Getting a price from photos

You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • The material, if you know it
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Winson Green, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

FAQs for Winson Green

How durable is a resurfaced bath?

That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Can landlords book you?

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

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

What information do you need?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

How long will the bath be out of use?

Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.

When a repair isn’t the answer

It helps to know what we can’t do too:

  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • A bath that is rusted through
  • Leaks from fittings rather than the bath

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we work on in Winson Green

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