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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Bakers Arms, Greater London
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Bakers Arms and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
Bath re-enamelling in Bakers Arms without replacing anything
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, and we take our time over it. If you are dealing with brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, we can usually put it right, on Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths alike.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Bakers Arms (E17, E10, E11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Bakers Arms
Do you cover the entire of Greater London?
The whole UK, including all of Greater London. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
Will the bath be moved?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Bakers Arms.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
What happens after I send photos?
You will get a fixed quote back, normally with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Nearby places to Bakers Arms
What else we do in Bakers Arms
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Repair or replace: which is better?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the whole room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bakers Arms
- One price list for the whole UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Where we work around Bakers Arms
Bakers Arms is about 4 miles north-east of Shoreditch, in Greater London. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
All of E17, E10 and E11 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Ivy Road, Ely Road and Elm Road and the roads around them. Bakers Arms is on the A112, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Walthamstow Village (1 mile north), Leyton (1 mile south), Leyton Grange (1 mile south), Walthamstow (1 mile north-west) and Upper Walthamstow (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (7 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Bakers Arms
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The European pub, Warwick School for Boys and Thomas Gamuel Primary School. Also close by are Leyton Jubilee Park (1 mile south-west), St Stephen's (less than half a mile north) and Leyton Sixth Form College (less than half a mile east). Bakers Arms’s nearest station is Leyton Midland Road station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Walthamstow Pump House Museum (0.9 miles west) and Wanstead Hospital (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Bakers Arms include Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (1.1 miles north)
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Have chips seen to early
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Repair dripping taps early
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
How it works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes most of the day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
Most customers in Bakers Arms get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- How many areas need work
- The type of damage
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- The material, if you know it
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your E17 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
What we’re called out for in Bakers Arms
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
Common reasons people in Bakers Arms contact us are:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Stains that won’t shift
- Wear marks under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What aftercare is recommended
- What preparation is included
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
