Essex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Copford, Essex
Damaged bath in Copford? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Wear marks under the taps
About our bath re-enamelling in Copford
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. Common call-outs are for lots of chips and rust spots and an old resurfacing that’s failing, in Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Copford (CO6, CO3)
- County
- Essex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Holes rusted through the metal
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.
About Copford
Copford is about 4 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. From the centre of Copford to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 644 places in Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 46 miles away.
Here we cover the CO6 and CO3 postcode area. That includes homes on London Road, Church Road and Millstone Green. With the B1408 close by, Copford is easy for our technicians to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Mulberry Green (1 mile south), Aldham (1 mile north-west), Marks Tey (1 mile west), Easthorpe (2 miles south-west) and Little Tey (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (4 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (12 miles south-west), Witham (9 miles south-west), Camulodunum (3 miles east) and Halstead (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Copford
Around Copford, we work in homes near The Stanway School, Parish Church of St Albright and The Swan pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Marks Tey station, about 0.7 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Essex County Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Birch Castle (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Iron Latch.
FAQs for Copford
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
When to call us in Copford
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Stains that will not shift
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
- One picture of the whole bath
- Where you are, by postcode
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Copford
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Towns and villages near Copford
Also in Copford
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a full day from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
