Essex · England
Bath Re-enamelling for East Mersea homes
Problem with your bath in East Mersea? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Bath re-enamelling in East Mersea, done in place
We do not move the bath, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. It generally takes one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. If you are dealing with a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- East Mersea (CO5)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from East Mersea
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Essex.
Will the new finish last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send photos.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Never use suction bath mats
- Have chips seen to early
- Repair dripping taps early
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
What we are called out for in East Mersea
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Several chips and rust patches
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Questions to ask before booking
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether they match the colour on site
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- What the surface is made of
- The type of damage
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- A photo taken from further back
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Where we work around East Mersea
East Mersea is about 7 miles west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. From the centre of East Mersea to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. East Mersea is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. We work right across the region, from East Mersea to London (about 50 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: CO5. Local streets include East Road, Shop Lane and Broman's Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Barrow Hill (2 miles west), Brightlingsea (2 miles north-east), Point Clear (2 miles east), West Mersea (3 miles west) and Lee-over-Sands (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (8 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles east), Maldon (14 miles west), Witham (15 miles west), Harwich (15 miles north-east) and Camulodunum (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in East Mersea
In East Mersea, that means homes near Parish Church of St Edmund King and Martyr and Dog And Pheasant Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Alresford station, about 4.2 miles north of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Fingringhoe Wick.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Steel that has corroded right through
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to the best part of a day.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
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Landlords, agents and businesses in East Mersea
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Essex and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
