Essex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Burnt Heath, Essex
We travel to Burnt Heath for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Avoid suction-cup mats
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Bath re-enamelling in Burnt Heath, done in place
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. Our repair technicians work on acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays, and the jobs we see most are an outdated colour you’d like to change and stains that won’t shift.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Essex.
- Area
- Burnt Heath (CO7)
- County
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Burnt Heath
Enamel does not fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How your room will be protected
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a full day. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Burnt Heath, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Where we work around Burnt Heath
Burnt Heath is about 5 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. Wherever you are in the CO7 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Burnt Heath is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. We work right across the region, from Burnt Heath to London (55 miles away).
Jobs in CO7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Waterhouse Lane, Back Road and Frating Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Bromley Cross (1 mile south), Foxash Estate (1 mile north), Little Bromley (2 miles east), Lawford (3 miles north-east) and Manningtree (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (5 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (10 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles east), Camulodunum (6 miles west), Greenstead (3 miles south-west) and Tiptree (13 miles south-west).
Around Burnt Heath
We visit homes around Ardleigh Park, Church of St Mary and The Cross Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Burnt Heath is Manningtree station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Colchester Castle (4.5 miles west) and The Munnings Museum (2.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Cattawade Marshes.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
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Questions from Burnt Heath
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Repair or replace: which is better?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you are refitting the entire room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
What you get with us
- Work done at your home or business
- We leave the room as we found it
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
What a repair can’t fix
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Holes rusted through the metal
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Burnt Heath
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How much damage there is
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Something in shot to show the size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
