Suffolk · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Gillingham, Suffolk
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Gillingham, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Gillingham
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. We regularly repair cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and lots of chips and rust spots.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Gillingham (NR34)
- Area hub
- Suffolk
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gillingham
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Suffolk and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for most of the day from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- 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.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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Why repair rather than replace?
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. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why book with us
- No need to remove anything
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Fixed prices from your photos
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
Covering Gillingham
Gillingham is about 7 miles west of Lowestoft, in Suffolk. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Gillingham is one of 731 towns and villages in Suffolk we cover.
All of NR34 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on The Street, Hemmant Way and King's Dam or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Gillingham: Dunburgh (1 mile south-west), Geldeston (1 mile west), Dockeney (2 miles west), Beccles (2 miles south-east) and Stockton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Lowestoft (7 miles east), Bungay (5 miles west), Halesworth (9 miles south), Carlton Colville (6 miles east), Kirkley (8 miles east) and Pakefield (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Gillingham
We visit homes around Sir John Leman High School, Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy and Swan Motel pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Beccles station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Beccles and District War Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Raveningham Motte (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Castle Marshes.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Gillingham: your questions answered
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Are there extra charges for Gillingham?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Gillingham.
Does re-enamelling smell?
A little, during the work. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Gillingham
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What the surface is made of
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Gillingham. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
For a price in Gillingham, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Never use suction bath mats
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, so limescale cannot build up.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
