Hertfordshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Broad Colney homes
Our repair technicians come to Broad Colney for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Broad Colney
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. We regularly repair cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays, and people most often call us about an old resurfacing that’s failing and an outdated colour you’d like to change.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- Broad Colney (AL2)
- County
- Hertfordshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for most of the day. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- 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
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Broad Colney
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
How long is the bath unusable?
One day for most baths, ready the next day. We give you timings with the quote.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
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.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Broad Colney?
Enamel does not fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Wear marks under the taps
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Stains that will not shift
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How changes to the job are handled
Where we work around Broad Colney
Broad Colney is about 3 miles south-east of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Broad Colney is one of 381 towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Broad Colney to London (17 miles away).
All of AL2 is covered. We also cover the places around Broad Colney: London Colney (1 mile north), Shenleybury (1 mile south-east), Tyttenhanger (2 miles north), Sleapshyde (3 miles north-east) and Colney Heath (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Watford (6 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles west), Stevenage (14 miles north), St Albans (3 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles north-east) and Harpenden (7 miles north).
Around Broad Colney
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Peter, The White Lion pub and Samuel Ryder Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Park Street station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hilfield Castle (4.5 miles south) and Radlett and District Museum (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath typically involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, and the bath can be used the day after. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A fixed quote before you book
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Places near Broad Colney
Other services in Broad Colney
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
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
Landlord and trade work in Broad Colney
Hospitality businesses can’t 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.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Broad Colney use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Doing more than one item at once
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
- A picture taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
