Cylinder Head Skimming Prices

Professional Cylinder Head Skimming & Resurfacing – From £50 + VAT

At Roberts Fabrications, we offer professional cylinder head skimming and resurfacing at competitive prices from our workshop in South Godstone, Surrey.

With over 20 years of experience, we provide precision machining services for main dealers, independent garages, engine rebuilders and private vehicle enthusiasts.

Every cylinder head is different, so all jobs are individually assessed and quoted following inspection. The prices below provide a reliable guide to our skimming and repair services.

Cylinder Head Skimming Price Guide

Aluminium – Flat

£50 + VAT
Guide price
Up to 4 cylinders | Up to 20 thou (0.020")

Standard flat-faced aluminium cylinder heads are generally the quickest to machine.

  • Surface welding and corrosion repairs: From £50 + VAT
  • Broken stud removal and repairs: From £30 + VAT

Aluminium – Wedge-Shaped

£80 + VAT
From
Up to 4 cylinders | Up to 20 thou (0.020")

Wedge-shaped heads require additional setting-up time to achieve the correct machining angle.

  • Surface welding and corrosion repairs: From £50 + VAT
  • Broken stud removal and repairs: From £30 + VAT

Cast Iron – Flat

£80 + VAT
From
Up to 4 cylinders | Up to 10 thou (0.010")

Precision resurfacing of cast iron cylinder heads, including classic and older vehicle applications.

  • Broken stud removal and repairs: From £30 + VAT

Cast Iron – Wedge-Shaped

£100 + VAT
From
Up to 4 cylinders | Up to 10 thou (0.010")

Wedge-shaped cast iron heads require additional preparation and careful setting up before machining.

  • Broken stud removal and repairs: From £30 + VAT

Additional Cylinder Head Repairs

Alongside cylinder head skimming, Roberts Fabrications offers:

  • Surface welding and corrosion repairs
  • Broken stud and bolt removal
  • Damaged thread repairs and Helicoil inserts
  • General machining and engineering repairs

Please contact us for a quotation for any additional work.

Cylinder Head Collection & Delivery

For customers unable to visit our South Godstone workshop, we offer a convenient local collection and return service.

£20 + VAT

Local collection and return

  • Available within a 5-mile radius of our workshop
  • Collection and return within 24 hours, subject to availability
  • One collection and delivery charge per order, not per cylinder head

We serve South Godstone and surrounding areas including Oxted, Lingfield, East Grinstead, Godstone, Caterham, Westerham and Edenbridge.

Please contact us to confirm availability and collection costs for your location.

While-You-Wait Cylinder Head Skimming

Most standard cylinder heads can be set up and skimmed in approximately 30–40 minutes.

Our convenient while-you-wait service is available by prior appointment. Same-day turnaround is usually possible for urgent jobs, subject to workload and the condition of the cylinder head.

Pricing Information & Conditions

  • All prices exclude VAT, which will be added at the prevailing rate.
  • Published prices are a guide and are subject to inspection.
  • Prices may vary depending on size, material, design, condition and machining requirements.
  • Additional repairs or machining will be discussed and quoted before work commences.
  • While-you-wait and same-day services are subject to availability and must be arranged in advance.

Request a Quotation or Book an Appointment

Contact Roberts Fabrications to discuss your cylinder head skimming requirements.

Call 01342 844218 Email Us

Roberts Fabrications – South Godstone, Surrey