Essex · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Basildon
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Basildon, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Basildon
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. Typical jobs include a coloured bath you want in white and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, across acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Basildon
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
If you manage property in Basildon, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Basildon: your questions answered
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, so Basildon is covered. Prices do not change with location.
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 booking.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Where we work around Basildon
Basildon is about 24 miles east of London, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Basildon is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. We work right across the region, from Basildon to London (24 miles away).
Here we cover the SS16, SS15, SS14 and SS13 postcode area. From Town Square, St Martins Square and Market Square or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. You’ll find Basildon on the A13 and A127, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Basildon include Lee Chapel (1 mile south-west), Noak Bridge (1 mile north-west), Vange (1 mile south-east), Steeple View (2 miles north-west) and Laindon (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (11 miles north), Brentwood (8 miles north-west), Maldon (14 miles north-east), Canvey Island (6 miles south-east), Billericay (4 miles north) and Rayleigh (6 miles east). Being one of Essex’s larger places, Basildon is somewhere we visit frequently.
What’s near Basildon
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Gloucester Park, St Martin of Tours and Fryerns Comprehensive School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Sigered pub (under half a mile south), Ghyllgrove Primary School (within half a mile north) and Woodlands School (0.5 miles south). There is a railway station in Basildon itself: Basildon station. Nearby you will also find Eastgate Shopping Centre (under half a mile south) and Basildon University Hospital (1 mile south). Not far away are Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve.
What we’re called out for in Basildon
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use dull the surface, generally first under the taps and around the waste.
Common reasons people in Basildon contact us include:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Stains that won’t shift
Before booking anyone
- What preparation is included
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether the price covers travel
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- Store bottles off the bath
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Never use suction bath mats
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Towns and villages near Basildon
What else we do in Basildon
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. There is no charge for travel to Basildon. The price depends on:
- How many areas need work
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes most of the day in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know about parking or access
- Make sure the area is dry
How to get a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
