Essex · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Boxted Cross homes
Bath re-enamelling across Boxted Cross and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Several chips and rust patches
Bath re-enamelling in Boxted Cross 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, so we do not cut corners on it. Whether it’s lots of chips and rust spots and an outdated colour you’d like to change, we can generally put it right, on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths alike.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Boxted Cross (CO4)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Boxted Cross
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.
If you manage property in Boxted Cross, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Also near Boxted Cross
Also in Boxted Cross
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your photos
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, generally one day, with the bath back in use the following day. Prices start from £350. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- No need to remove anything
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Questions from Boxted Cross
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Essex, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Can you quote from photos?
Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Does re-enamelling smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Boxted Cross
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Boxted Cross and the surrounding area
Boxted Cross is about 5 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. Jobs in Boxted Cross are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Boxted Cross is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. We work right across the region, from Boxted Cross to London (54 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: CO4. Local streets include Pippin Drive, Carters Hill and Hill Farm Way, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Boxted (1 mile south-west), Workhouse Hill (1 mile west), Langham (1 mile south-east), Hornestreet (1 mile east) and Thorington Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Colchester (5 miles south), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Harwich (15 miles east), Camulodunum (5 miles south), Halstead (12 miles west) and Greenstead (5 miles south).
What’s near Boxted Cross
Around Boxted Cross, we work in homes near Boxted St Peter's Church of England School, Church of St Peter and Shepherd and Dog pub. The nearest railway station is Colchester station, about 3.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Colchester Castle (4.5 miles south) and Severalls Hospital (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Boxted Cross include Westhouse Wood.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
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.
What happens on the day
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take most of the day. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
