Thurrock · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Fobbing homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Fobbing. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
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 typically cheaper.
About our bath re-enamelling in Fobbing
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. If you’re dealing with enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and worn patches where water runs and sits, we can usually put it right, on cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Fobbing (SS17)
- County
- Thurrock
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we are called out for in Fobbing
Older baths often have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Stains that won’t shift
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Also near Fobbing
Other services in Fobbing
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a full day, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
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.
Related advice
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Never use suction bath mats
- Repair dripping taps early
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Fobbing use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath typically involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, with the bath ready the following day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Fobbing. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Fobbing
- Colour-matched on site
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One visit for most repairs
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Fobbing: your questions answered
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Fobbing?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do you come to Fobbing?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Fobbing. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Our work in Fobbing
Fobbing is about 2 miles north-east of Stanford-le-Hope, in Thurrock. Across the SS17 area, we carry out the work at your property. Fobbing is one of 26 places in Thurrock where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
Our visits in SS17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on High Road, Patricia Drive and Greenacres Mews or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Fobbing include Corringham (1 mile south), Vange (2 miles north-east), Stanford-le-Hope (2 miles south-west), Balstonia (2 miles south-west) and Lee Chapel (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Grays (7 miles south-west), South Ockendon (8 miles west), Chadwell St Mary (6 miles south-west), Aveley (10 miles west), Tilbury (7 miles south-west) and South Stifford (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Fobbing
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Lion Public House, Ortu Corringham Primary School and Vange Hill. Also close by are Church of St Michael (0.8 miles south) and Gable Hall School (0.9 miles south-west). Fobbing’s nearest station is Basildon station, about 2.1 miles north. A little further out are Basildon University Hospital (1.5 miles north-west) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Fobbing include Fobbing Marsh.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
