Suffolk · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Blacksmith's Corner
Our technicians come to Blacksmith's Corner for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that won’t shift
- A roll-top that is seen better days
About our bath re-enamelling in Blacksmith's Corner
The bath stays where it is, so the taps, tiles and plumbing are not touched. It generally takes one visit, and can be used again the following day. Our repair technicians work on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people contact us are thin, worn enamel in places and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Blacksmith's Corner (IP8)
- County
- Suffolk
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
Blacksmith's Corner and the surrounding area
Blacksmith's Corner is about 3 miles south-west of Ipswich, in Suffolk. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 731 places in Suffolk, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Blacksmith's Corner to London (63 miles away).
Our visits in IP8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on The Street and Bentley Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Belstead (1 mile north), Stoke Park (1 mile north-east), Tattingstone White Horse (2 miles south), Wherstead (2 miles east) and Maidenhall Estate (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ipswich (3 miles north-east), Felixstowe (11 miles east), Stowmarket (12 miles north), Kesgrave (6 miles north-east), Woodbridge (10 miles north-east) and Hadleigh (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Blacksmith's Corner
In Blacksmith's Corner, that means homes near Millennium Wood, Church of St Mary and Gusford Community Primary School. Nearby too are Belstead House Adult Education Centre (1 mile north) and Chantry Academy (1.9 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Ipswich station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find The Buttermarket (3.1 miles north-east) and Ipswich Castle (3.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Alton Water and Papermill Reedbed.
- Local facilities include Ipswich St Mary Stoke (2.3 miles north-east)
Also near Blacksmith's Corner
Also in Blacksmith's Corner
Landlords, agents and businesses in Blacksmith's Corner
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Blacksmith's Corner as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Repair or replace in Blacksmith's Corner?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why book with us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we are called out for in Blacksmith's Corner
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
People normally call us when they notice one of these:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Wear marks under the taps
- Several chips and rust patches
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How to care for the finish
- Who will actually do the work
How it works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes the best part of a day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Blacksmith's Corner questions
Will the bath be moved?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes, we do this regularly. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
Do you cover Blacksmith's Corner?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Blacksmith's Corner from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Never use suction bath mats
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A bath split right through the body
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
