Essex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Cannon's Green, Essex
Damaged bath in Cannon's Green? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Cannon's Green
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
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.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Cannon's Green
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 don’t cut corners on it. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and people most often call us about a coloured bath you want in white and thin, worn enamel in places.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Cannon's Green (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Cannon's Green
Other services in Cannon's Green
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What affects the price in Cannon's Green
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How hard the colour is to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Details of any past repairs
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your CM5 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Prices start from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cannon's Green
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Covering Cannon's Green
Cannon's Green is about 7 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Jobs in Cannon's Green are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Cannon's Green is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CM5. Other places close to Cannon's Green include Fyfield (1 mile north-west), Clatterford End (1 mile north-west), Norton Mandeville (1 mile south), Norwood End (1 mile north) and High Ongar (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles west), Brentwood (7 miles south), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (11 miles south-west).
Around Cannon's Green
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Nicholas, Queens Head Public House and The Ongar Academy, among other places. Nearby you will also find Willingale Doe (2 miles north-east).
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a full day in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. 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
How to look after the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- Respect the curing time we give you
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Common problems we fix in Cannon's Green
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
What your quote should include
- What prep work is covered
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How your room will be protected
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
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