Essex · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Chelmsford
Our repair technicians come to Chelmsford for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It typically takes a full day, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
For a price in Chelmsford, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Bath re-enamelling in Chelmsford without replacing anything
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Our repair technicians work on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are thin, worn enamel in places and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.
Common questions in Chelmsford
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
What happens after I send photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Do you need to take the bath out?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
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.
How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Never use suction bath mats
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Also near Chelmsford
Also in Chelmsford
Our work in Chelmsford
Chelmsford is about 30 miles north-east of London, in Essex. From the centre of Chelmsford to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Essex. You can also see our page for London, about 30 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of CM1, CM2, CM3 and CM4 and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Backnang Square, High Street and Barrack Square. Being close to the A12 and A130, Chelmsford is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also work in Moulsham (1 mile south-west), Patching (1 mile north-west), Widford (2 miles south-west), Broomfield (2 miles north) and Writtle (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basildon (11 miles south), Braintree (11 miles north), Brentwood (11 miles south-west), Maldon (8 miles east), Canvey Island (15 miles south) and Billericay (8 miles south). Chelmsford is one of the larger places we cover in Essex.
Around Chelmsford
Around Chelmsford, we work in homes near Chelmer Valley Riverside, Chelmsford College and Trinity Road Primary School. You’ll also find The Two Brewers Public House (under half a mile south-west), Church of the Holy Trinity (under half a mile south-west), The Boswells School (0.8 miles north) and Our Lady Immaculate Church (1 mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is Chelmsford station, about 0.7 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Priory Hospital (under half a mile north) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (0.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Chelmsford includes Newland Grove.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, and the bath can be used the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why us?
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No need to remove anything
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Usually one visit, start to finish
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common problems we fix in Chelmsford
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
The things clients generally mention when they call are:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Several chips and rust patches
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who turns up on the day
- How to look after the finish
- How the colour is matched
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. There is no charge for travel to Chelmsford. The price depends on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A metal bath with a through crack
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
