Norfolk · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Christchurch, Norfolk
Problem with your bath in Christchurch? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Wear marks under the taps
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Christchurch
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. We regularly repair cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are an outdated colour you’d like to change and worn patches where water runs and sits.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Where
- Christchurch (PE14)
- County
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Christchurch: your questions answered
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
How long is the bath unusable?
Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.
Towns and villages near Christchurch
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Our work in Christchurch
Christchurch is about 5 miles east of March, in Norfolk. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 797 towns and villages across Norfolk, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Christchurch to London (about 73 miles away).
Every address in PE14 is covered. You will find streets such as Church Road, The Croft and Shrubbery Close, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Tipps End (1 mile south-east), Lakes End (2 miles east), Welney (3 miles south-east), Three Holes (3 miles north) and Stonea (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Downham Market (9 miles north-east), Terrington St Clement (15 miles north), West Winch (14 miles north-east), Feltwell (14 miles east), Watlington (12 miles north-east) and Upwell (4 miles north).
Near you in Christchurch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Christ Church and Townley Primary School, among other places. Christchurch’s nearest station is Manea station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre. The countryside around Christchurch includes Ouse Washes.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Christchurch
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Christchurch use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Christchurch?
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, lifting by the plughole or blistering. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
The things customers usually mention when they call include:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
What your quote should include
- When it can be used again
- Who will actually do the work
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether they match the colour on site
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes the best part of a day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your PE14 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A metal bath with a through crack
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, typically one day, with the bath back in use the next day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. There are no surprise 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 choose Surface Doctor in Christchurch
- Everything repaired in place
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One visit for most repairs
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The material and finish
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether we combine several jobs
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
