GUILDFORD BATH REPAIR

Specialist Bath Resurfacing & Enamel Restoration Across Surrey's County Town

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About Guildford Bath Repair

Guildford isn't one kind of town — it's several. The conservation area around the High Street and castle grounds contains period properties dating back centuries, while the residential streets spreading out through Merrow, Burpham, and Stoughton are predominantly 1930s semis and detached houses. Further out, newer estates and riverside developments bring modern acrylic baths and contemporary bathroom suites into the mix. Bath Fixer Guildford understand each of these property types and the specific repair challenges they present.

Every repair we carry out begins with a proper assessment of the surface. We identify the bath material — whether cast iron, pressed steel, acrylic, stone resin, or fibreglass — and evaluate the extent and nature of the damage before recommending a course of action. A hairline chip on an otherwise sound enamel bath requires a very different approach to a corroded cast iron surface or a stress-cracked acrylic panel, and Bath Fixer Guildford tailor the technique accordingly.

The distinction that sets Bath Fixer apart from competitors working across Surrey is our dual bonding process. Standard practice in the industry is to apply a single primer before the enamel topcoat. We apply two bonding agents, each cured with a hot air gun, creating a bond between the new surface and the original bath that is measurably stronger and longer-lasting. It is the reason we can offer a written guarantee on every repair.

Beyond baths, we restore sinks, basins, shower trays, ceramic tiles, granite worktops, uPVC surfaces, and solid surface fixtures. If a hard surface in your Guildford property is chipped, cracked, stained, or worn — contact Bath Fixer Guildford before committing to a costly replacement.

Nearby Areas We Serve: The same bathroom repair challenges we see in Guildford are common across the wider Surrey area. Homeowners in Woking and Godalming face comparable issues with ageing enamel, impact damage, and surface deterioration. See our area-specific guides for detailed local information.

Professional Bath Resurfacing by Bath Fixer Guildford

Quality Guaranteed

Bath Fixer Guildford use a proprietary two-stage bonding system that delivers a stronger, longer-lasting finish than standard single-primer methods.

Dual Bonding
Two-stage primer system
Written Guarantee
Every repair backed

Our Services in Guildford

What Bath Fixer Guildford deliver for homeowners, landlords, and letting agents across Surrey

3,200+

Bath Repairs Completed

97%

Client Satisfaction Rate

18+

Years of Local Experience

Expert Colour Matching

Guildford's older properties often have baths where the original white enamel has mellowed to a warm ivory over decades. Our technicians blend the repair to match the existing shade precisely — not just the manufacturer's original colour, but the actual tone of the surface today.

Same-Day Service Available

Individual chip repairs and minor restorations are typically completed in a single appointment. Full bath resurfacing runs four to six hours on site, and the bath is ready for light use the following day. Your household routine stays largely uninterrupted.

Lasting Finish Guaranteed

Our dual bonding agent system combined with infrared curing produces a surface hardness and adhesion that single-primer methods cannot match. Every Bath Fixer Guildford repair carries a written guarantee — we stand behind the durability of our work without exception.

Fully Trained Specialists

Our Guildford technicians are trained across every bath material — enamel, acrylic, pressed steel, cast iron, stone resin, and fibreglass. We also handle shower trays, sinks, worktops, and uPVC surfaces. Full public liability insurance covers every appointment.

What Makes Guildford Properties Different

Guildford's property landscape is unusually varied for a town of its size. The streets climbing from the River Wey toward the cathedral contain some of Surrey's most characterful period homes — Victorian villas, Edwardian terraces, and Georgian townhouses — many with original cast iron baths that have been in place for over a century. These baths are frequently high-quality fixtures worth preserving, but they accumulate chips, worn enamel, and rust patches that require specialist attention.

The extensive 1930s suburbs that spread through Merrow, Burpham, Stoughton, and Onslow Village brought pressed steel baths as standard. After ninety years, these surfaces show the cumulative effect of daily use — dulled finishes, stubborn staining around drains and taps, and enamel that has worn thin enough to expose the steel beneath. Left untreated, these thin spots become rust points that accelerate the damage.

Bath Fixer Guildford have worked across every era and every material found in the town's housing stock. We recognise that a 1920s cast iron roll-top in a period conversion near the castle requires a fundamentally different repair strategy to a modern acrylic bath in a Merrow new-build, and we adjust our materials, preparation, and technique accordingly.

What We Repair

  • Enamel & acrylic bath resurfacing
  • Chip & crack repair
  • Shower tray restoration
  • Basin & sink repairs
  • Granite worktop repair
  • uPVC door & frame restoration
  • Cabinet & furniture repair
  • Laminate & veneer restoration

Recent Bath Repairs in Guildford

Real examples of restoration work completed by Bath Fixer across Guildford and the surrounding area

Victorian Cast Iron Roll-Top — Castle Hill

Guildford Town Centre, GU1
The Challenge

A homeowner renovating a Victorian property near Guildford Castle had uncovered an original cast iron roll-top bath beneath layers of paint. The bath was structurally sound but the enamel surface had deteriorated badly — crazing across the base, deep rust staining around the waste and overflow, and a series of chips along the rim where tiles had been laid tight against the edge decades earlier. A bathroom designer had quoted £3,800 to source and install a reproduction replacement.

Our Solution

Bath Fixer Guildford stripped the overcoat of household paint, treated the rust with a specialist converter, and rebuilt the chipped rim sections with high-adhesion filler to restore the original profile. The entire interior was keyed, degreased, and prepared for our dual bonding agent application. Two coats of colour-matched heritage white enamel were sprayed and infrared cured on site.

The Result

The original roll-top bath was preserved as the centrepiece of the renovated bathroom at a cost of under £500. The homeowner avoided both the expense of a reproduction bath and the logistical difficulty of manoeuvring a replacement cast iron unit through a narrow Victorian stairwell. The finish carries a written guarantee from Bath Fixer.

Student Let Acrylic Bath — Onslow Village

Guildford, GU2
The Challenge

A landlord managing a shared house near the University of Surrey campus needed a bath repair completed between tenancies. The acrylic bath had sustained heavy scratching across the base, a deep gouge near the tap end, and a crack running from the overflow fitting. The property had a new tenancy starting in five days, and a bathroom fitter had advised that replacing the bath would take at least a week once parts were ordered.

Our Solution

We stabilised the crack at the overflow, filled the gouge with a structural-grade acrylic compound, and sanded the scratched areas flush with the surrounding surface. The entire bath interior was then prepared and refinished with a colour-matched white topcoat, blended to an even finish, and cured with our infrared system on site.

The Result

The repair was completed in a single visit, three days before the new tenancy started. The landlord saved the cost and delay of a full replacement, the bath showed no trace of the previous damage, and the new tenants moved in to a bathroom that looked freshly installed. Bath Fixer Guildford provided a written guarantee and photographic documentation for the landlord's records.

Our Bath Resurfacing Process

Step-by-step breakdown of how Bath Fixer Guildford restore your bath to factory-fresh condition

1
Protection & Preparation

We dust-sheet the flooring, WC, basin, radiators, and all surrounding fixtures. Old sealant is stripped and the entire bathroom is protected before any work begins.

2
Deep Clean & Damage Repair

Specialist cleaning agents remove all residue. Every imperfection is addressed — chips, cracks, abrasions, mineral deposits, and corrosion. Structural issues are repaired at this stage.

3
Masking & Surface Prep

Tiles, walls, taps, drain, and overflow are masked with specialist covering materials. A professional-grade degreaser eliminates any remaining contaminants from the bath surface.

4
Dual Bonding Agent Application

The first bonding agent is applied, followed by a second primer cured at high temperature. This two-stage process — unique to Bath Fixer — creates an ultra-durable bond between the new enamel and the original surface.

5
Enamel Spray & Infrared Curing

The new enamel surface is professionally sprayed and cured using our infrared low-bake system. This accelerates bonding and produces a smooth, hard-wearing factory-quality finish.

6
Polish, Seal & Final Check

We polish the surface to a smooth finish, remove all masking, and apply a protective waterproof sealant around the perimeter. The bath is inspected before sign-off.

What Our Guildford Clients Say

Feedback from homeowners and landlords who have used Bath Fixer in Guildford and Surrey

Catherine M.
Guildford — 03/02/2025

"We had a large crack running across the base of our cast iron bath in a period property near the cathedral. Ilia arrived promptly, assessed the damage thoroughly, and completed the repair in one visit. The finish is flawless — you would never know there had been any damage. Excellent service from start to finish."

James R.
Merrow — 19/11/2024

"As a landlord with several properties in Guildford, I needed a reliable bath repair service for tenant changeovers. Bath Fixer have now handled four separate jobs for me — always on time, always professional, and always a quality finish. Alex and the team are my go-to for any surface repair work."

Helen T.
Burpham — 14/08/2024

"Our acrylic bath had been chipped by a falling shower rail and we were dreading the cost of a replacement. Bath Fixer repaired it in under three hours and the colour match is perfect. Really impressed with how tidy and professional the whole process was. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone in the Guildford area."

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Bath Repair Pricing — Guildford Specialists

Transparent pricing from Bath Fixer Guildford — choose the service level that matches your repair needs

Bath Fixer Guildford offer three service tiers to suit different levels of damage and budget. Every repair uses the same professional-grade materials and our proprietary dual bonding system — the difference is in the extent of work involved. From a single chip to a complete bathroom suite, we have a package that fits.

Chip & Crack Repair

From

£95
per repair

Individual chip or crack repair on any bath surface

  • Single chip or crack repair
  • Professional colour matching
  • Surface preparation & priming
  • Finished in a single visit
  • Written guarantee included
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Full Bath Resurfacing

From

£345
per bath

Complete bath resurfacing with dual bonding system

  • Full surface preparation
  • All chips & cracks repaired
  • Dual bonding agent system
  • Professional enamel spray
  • Infrared curing & polishing
  • Waterproof sealant finish
  • Written guarantee included
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Full Bathroom Suite

From

£595
bath + basin + tiles

Complete bathroom refinishing for a full transformation

  • Everything in Full Resurfacing
  • Basin & pedestal resurfacing
  • Tile surface refinishing
  • Colour change available
  • Priority scheduling
  • Extended written guarantee
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Frequently Asked Questions — Guildford Bath Repair

Common questions answered by Bath Fixer Guildford

Repairing a bath costs a fraction of what a full replacement involves — typically saving forty to sixty per cent. In Guildford, many homes still have high-quality cast iron or heavy-gauge steel baths that are far superior to modern lightweight replacements. Refinishing preserves that original quality while avoiding the upheaval of disconnecting plumbing, removing tiles, and disposing of the old unit. Most repairs are completed within a single day.

We can. Our coating system works on baths, basins, pedestals, and ceramic tile surfaces. We can colour-match the entire suite or change the colour entirely if you prefer a fresh look. The only fixture we recommend replacing rather than refinishing is the toilet — regular cleaning with abrasive products will wear through the refinished surface over time.

In most cases, yes. A chip or scratch left untreated allows moisture to reach the material beneath the enamel — on steel or cast iron baths, this leads to rust that spreads outward from the damaged point. Repairing a small chip early is straightforward and inexpensive. Leaving it to develop into a rust patch or a network of cracks turns a minor repair into a much larger resurfacing job.

A complete resurfacing appointment typically runs between four and six hours on site. That covers protection of the surrounding bathroom, surface preparation, chip and crack repair, dual bonding agent application, enamel spray coating, infrared curing, polishing, and resealing. The bath can be used lightly after twenty-four hours and is fully cured within forty-eight hours.

The majority of our callouts in Guildford involve fixing failed DIY repairs. Retail kits use consumer-grade materials that lack the adhesion and durability of professional coatings. The result is usually a visible patch that discolours, lifts, or peels within a few months. A professional repair costs more upfront but delivers a seamless, long-lasting finish that a DIY kit simply cannot replicate.

Bath Fixer covers the whole of Guildford and the surrounding Surrey area. Our regular service territory includes Guildford town centre, Merrow, Burpham, Stoughton, Park Barn, Shalford, Compton, and the University of Surrey campus area. We also attend properties in nearby towns including Woking, Godalming, Cranleigh, and Farnham.

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Areas We Cover in & Around Guildford

Bath Fixer provide professional bath repair and resurfacing across Guildford and the wider Surrey area

Guildford Town Centre

The historic town centre and surrounding streets contain a rich mix of Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian properties — many with original cast iron baths in various states of wear. Enamel restoration, rust treatment, and chip repair on period baths are the most common requests from this part of town.

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Merrow & Burpham

The 1930s suburbs of Merrow and Burpham are dominated by semi-detached and detached homes, many with their original pressed steel baths still in place. Surface dulling, staining around waste fittings, and enamel wear from decades of use are the typical repair challenges here.

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Woking

Woking's mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war semis, and extensive modern development generates a wide range of bath repair requests. From enamel restoration on older steel baths to acrylic crack repair in newer apartments, Bath Fixer handle the full spectrum.

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Godalming & Farncombe

The period properties along Godalming's high street and the residential streets of Farncombe contain some of Surrey's finest original bathroom fittings. Cast iron roll-top baths and heritage suites are common — and worth preserving through professional resurfacing rather than replacement.

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Cranleigh & Shalford

The villages south of Guildford feature a mix of period cottages, inter-war housing, and contemporary barn conversions. Bath repair needs vary widely — from enamel chip repair on traditional steel baths to acrylic resurfacing in modern en-suites.

Bath Repair Cranleigh
Surrounding Areas

Bath Fixer operate across the wider Surrey area and into neighbouring counties. We regularly attend properties in the surrounding towns that share similar housing stock and repair needs.

Professional Bath Repair Guildford, Surrey

Bath Fixer Guildford deliver the specialist bath repair and resurfacing service that Surrey property owners trust. Whether you need a single chip repaired on an acrylic bath, a full enamel restoration on a Victorian cast iron tub, or a complete bathroom suite refinished to match, our trained technicians deliver a factory-quality result backed by a written guarantee.

Every repair uses our proprietary dual bonding system and infrared curing process — the same professional methodology whether the job is a quick touch-up or a comprehensive restoration. We work to one standard, and that standard does not vary.

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