Essex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ardleigh Heath, Essex
Bath re-enamelling across Ardleigh Heath and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Ardleigh Heath
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, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. We regularly repair cast iron baths, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are thin, worn enamel in places and a coating lifting around the plughole.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Ardleigh Heath (CO7)
- County
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Do you need bath re-enamelling in Ardleigh Heath?
Older baths frequently have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
Most people contact us after spotting one of these:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Thin, worn enamel in places
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the price covers travel
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Steel that has corroded right through
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Ardleigh Heath
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
Where we work around Ardleigh Heath
Ardleigh Heath is about 5 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. We visit homes and businesses in Ardleigh Heath and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover 644 places across Essex. You can also see our page for London, about 55 miles away.
Jobs in CO7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Dedham Road and Dead Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Ardleigh Heath, we cover Ardleigh (1 mile south), Lamb Corner (1 mile north), Dedham Heath (1 mile north-east), Dedham (2 miles north) and Fox Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (5 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Harwich (12 miles east), Camulodunum (6 miles south-west), Halstead (15 miles west) and Greenstead (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ardleigh Heath
Around Ardleigh Heath, we work in homes near The Lion Inn, Ardleigh Park and Church of St Mary, among other places. The nearest railway station is Manningtree station, roughly 3 miles east. A little further out are Colchester Hospital (3.8 miles south-west) and The Munnings Museum (1.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Cattawade Marshes.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Landlord and trade work in Ardleigh Heath
If you manage property in Ardleigh Heath, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
What affects the price in Ardleigh Heath
Resurfacing from £350. There is no charge for travel to Ardleigh Heath. The price depends on:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- Any details about the material
- Natural light rather than flash
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
For a price in Ardleigh Heath, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Common questions in Ardleigh Heath
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out if you’d like.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
How it works
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow most of the day. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Never use suction bath mats
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
