Norfolk · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Cat's Common homes
Local bath re-enamelling for Cat's Common: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Bath re-enamelling in Cat's Common without replacing anything
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Whether it’s a peeling or bubbling previous coating and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, we can help, on basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Area
- Cat's Common (NR12)
- Area hub
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take most of the day.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
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 come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Repair dripping taps early
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Also near Cat's Common
What else we do in Cat's Common
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath usually involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, with the bath ready the following day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cat's Common
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No extra charge for your area
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Honest limits
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Work for landlords and builders
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
For anyone letting property in or around Cat's Common, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
Common problems we fix in Cat's Common
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How your room will be protected
- When it can be used again
- How to look after the finish
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Cat's Common: your questions answered
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you cover the entire of Norfolk?
Everywhere in the UK, Cat's Common included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Where we work around Cat's Common
Cat's Common is about 5 miles south-east of North Walsham, in Norfolk. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Cat's Common is one of 797 towns and villages in Norfolk we cover.
Jobs in NR12 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Cat's Common, we cover Pennygate (1 mile east), Smallburgh (1 mile north-west), Wayford Bridge (1 mile north-east), Barton Turf (1 mile south-east) and Beeston St Lawrence (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Norwich (11 miles south-west), Great Yarmouth (15 miles south-east), Sprowston (9 miles south-west), Thorpe St Andrew (10 miles south-west), North Walsham (5 miles north-west) and Southtown (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Cat's Common
In Cat's Common, that means homes near Church of St Peter. The nearest railway station is Worstead station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Dilham Castle (1.8 miles north) and Museum of the Broads (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Catfield Fen Reserve and Barton Broad.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
