Norfolk · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Forncett End
Bath re-enamelling across Forncett End and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Bath re-enamelling in Forncett End, done in place
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. We work on Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths, and people most frequently call us about a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Forncett End (NR16)
- Area hub
- Norfolk
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. 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 pictures.
FAQs for Forncett End
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Norfolk.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Should you replace it?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Forncett End
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Our work in Forncett End
Forncett End is about 5 miles south of Wymondham, in Norfolk. We visit homes and businesses in Forncett End and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 797 places in Norfolk, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our technicians cover all of NR16. From Orchard Close, The Poplars and Bentley Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Tacolneston (1 mile north), Forncett St Mary (1 mile east), Fundenhall Street (1 mile north), Fundenhall (2 miles north-east) and Bunwell Bottom (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Norwich (11 miles north-east), Dereham (15 miles north-west), Wymondham (5 miles north), Sprowston (13 miles north-east), Thorpe St Andrew (12 miles north-east) and Attleborough (6 miles west).
Around Forncett End
Our clients here include homes close to The Pelican Inn, Saint Edmund's Church and Tacolneston Church of England Primary, among other places. The closest station to Forncett End is Spooner Row station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bickley Day Hospital (5.9 miles west) and Forncett Industrial Steam Museum (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hethel Old Thorn.
When we would advise against a repair
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A bath split right through the body
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
How to look after the repair
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Store bottles off the bath
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Never use suction bath mats
- Have chips seen to early
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Also near Forncett End
What else we do in Forncett End
Landlord and trade work in Forncett End
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Forncett End. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
How it works
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take the best part of a day, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- 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 until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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