Hertfordshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Datchworth
Our technicians come to Datchworth for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Datchworth. The price comes down to:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
Most clients in Datchworth get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Bath re-enamelling in Datchworth, done in place
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we don’t cut corners on it. Whether it’s a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and a coating lifting around the plughole, we can help, on cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths alike.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- Datchworth (SG3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
How it works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take the best part of a day, tidy-up included.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the following day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Datchworth, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Places near Datchworth
Other services in Datchworth
Repair or replace in Datchworth?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No need to remove anything
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Common questions in Datchworth
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, often. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Covering Datchworth
Datchworth is about 4 miles north of Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire. We visit homes and businesses in Datchworth and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Datchworth is one of 381 towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Datchworth to London (25 miles away).
Every address in SG3 is within our area. That includes homes on Brookbridge Lane, Nutcroft and Meadow Close. We also cover the places around Datchworth: Bull's Green (1 mile south), Woolmer Green (1 mile west), Burnham Green (1 mile south), Hook's Cross (1 mile north-east) and Tewin Wood (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (4 miles north), St Albans (10 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (4 miles south) and Harpenden (8 miles west).
What’s near Datchworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Tilbury pub, Church of All Saints and St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School and the streets around them. Datchworth’s nearest station is Knebworth station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Benington Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Datchworth Museum (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Mardley Heath.
How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
