Hertfordshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Chells homes
Damaged bath in Chells? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Chips and rust in more than one place
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Bath re-enamelling in Chells, done in place
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Whether it’s thin, worn enamel in places and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, we can help, whatever the material.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Chells (SG2, SG1)
- Area hub
- Hertfordshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Chells: your questions answered
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
How long is the bath unusable?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We will confirm timings when we quote.
Is there a smell?
A little, during the work. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How to look after the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Have chips seen to early
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
When to call us in Chells
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Before you book anyone
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Who turns up on the day
- What aftercare is recommended
What a repair cannot fix
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Chells
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- How many areas need work
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
What we do, step by step
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a full day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- 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.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath generally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and typically one day, with the bath ready the day after. Prices start from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why Chells customers choose us
- Everything repaired in place
- One visit for most repairs
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Covering Chells
Chells is about 1 mile east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover 381 places in Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 29 miles away.
Every address in SG2 and SG1 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Scott Road, Eliot Road and Newton Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Chells: Stevenage (1 mile west), St Nicholas (1 mile north-west), Pin Green (1 mile west), Aston End (1 mile south-east) and Bedwell (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover St Albans (13 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south), Harpenden (10 miles south-west), Hitchin (5 miles north-west) and Hoddesdon (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Chells
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Hugh & St John, The Nobel School and Lodge Farm Primary School and the streets around them. Chells’s nearest station is Stevenage station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lister Hospital (2.1 miles north-west) and Benington Castle (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Chells include Pryor's Wood.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
