Cambridgeshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Cottenham homes
Bath re-enamelling across Cottenham and nearby, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cottenham
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Bath re-enamelling in Cottenham without replacing anything
If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Our technicians work on Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays, and the jobs we see most are thin, worn enamel in places and staining under the taps and around the waste.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Cottenham (CB24)
- Area hub
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Cottenham
Cottenham is about 6 miles north of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We cover all 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 55 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CB24. From High Street, Franklin Gardens and Lyles Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Being close to the B1049, Cottenham is easy for our repair technicians to reach. Nearby, we also work in Landbeach (2 miles south-east), Histon (2 miles south), Impington (3 miles south), Waterbeach (3 miles south-east) and Milton (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Cambridge (6 miles south), Huntingdon (13 miles west), St Ives (9 miles west), Newmarket (12 miles east), Ely (10 miles north-east) and Cambourne (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Cottenham
In Cottenham, that means homes near Church of All Saints, Cottenham Village College and Cottenham Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Waterbeach station, roughly 3.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include The Farmland Museum (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Doghouse Grove.
Cottenham questions
How long does re-enamelling take?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We will confirm timings when we quote.
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 won’t last.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Access to the area
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Honest limits
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A bath that is rusted through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Cottenham
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
Places near Cottenham
Also in Cottenham
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and typically a day, with the bath back in use the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Cottenham. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why us?
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Work done at your home or business
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Repair dripping taps early
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes the best part of a day, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- 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.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
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