Essex · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Ballards Gore homes
Local bath re-enamelling for Ballards Gore: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Landlord and trade work in Ballards Gore
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ballards Gore as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
About our bath re-enamelling in Ballards Gore
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, and we take our time over it. Typical jobs include a roll-top that’s seen better days and thin, worn enamel in places, across acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Ballards Gore (SS4)
- County
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Ballards Gore
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
People typically call us after spotting something like this:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Wear marks under the taps
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Before booking anyone
- How to care for the finish
- If travel is included in the price
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a full day. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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What a repair can’t fix
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Ballards Gore
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
Repairing versus replacing in Ballards Gore
A replacement often means several trades over several days. Re-enamelling is one technician, typically one day, and the bath is usable the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Ballards Gore. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ballards Gore
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colour-matched on site
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Same prices wherever you are
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Questions from Ballards Gore
Is there a smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Repair dripping taps early
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Our work in Ballards Gore
Ballards Gore is about 2 miles north-east of Rochford, in Essex. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Ballards Gore and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 644 places in Essex. You can also see our page for London, about 37 miles away.
Our visits in SS4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Ballards Gore, we cover Canewdon (1 mile north), Creeksea (3 miles north-east), Ostend (4 miles north-east), Althorne (4 miles north) and Latchingdon (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles north-west), Basildon (13 miles west), Maldon (9 miles north), Canvey Island (9 miles south-west), Billericay (14 miles west) and Rayleigh (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ballards Gore
Our clients here include homes close to King Edmund School and The Shepherd and Dog pub. For rail, the closest station is Rochford station, about 2.4 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Rayleigh Windmill Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and Southend University Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Lion Creek and Lower Raypits.
What else we do in Ballards Gore
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
