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Bath Re-enamelling in Frating Green
Bath re-enamelling in Frating Green without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Frating Green
We do not move the bath, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. Most baths are done in one visit, and can be used again the next day. We work on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and cast iron baths, and people most frequently call us about a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and a peeling or bubbling previous coating.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Frating Green and across Essex.
- Area
- Frating Green (CO7)
- County
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Repair dripping taps early
- Never use suction bath mats
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, usually one day, with the bath back in use the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Frating Green
- A fixed quote before booking
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
The process
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes the best part of a day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the following day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: 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
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A bath split right through the body
- Holes rusted through the metal
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
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Common questions in Frating Green
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How long does re-enamelling last?
Look after it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send photos.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, so Frating Green is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
- How much damage there is
- The material
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’ll get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Frating Green?
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Common reasons people in Frating Green contact us include:
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How to care for the finish
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Where we work around Frating Green
Frating Green is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover all 644 towns and villages in Essex. You can also see our page for London, about 55 miles away.
We work across the CO7 postcode area. Whether you live on Tokely Road, Fenn Close and Main Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Balls Green (1 mile north), Hare Green (1 mile north), Frating (1 mile south-west), Cowey Green (1 mile north) and Great Bentley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles north-east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (5 miles west) and Tiptree (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Frating Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Kings Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Great Bentley station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cockaynes Wood.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
