Essex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Great Horkesley, Essex
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Great Horkesley, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
When we’d advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A bath that’s rusted through
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
Bath re-enamelling in Great Horkesley, done in place
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Whether it’s worn patches where water runs and sits and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, we can usually put it right.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Essex.
- Where
- Great Horkesley (CO6)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Doing more than one item at once
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- Details of any past repairs
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 to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Common questions in Great Horkesley
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Generally, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send photos.
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.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Great Horkesley and the rest of Essex. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll offer you dates.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
How long is the bath unusable?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Repair or replace in Great Horkesley?
Replacing a bath generally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and normally one day, with the bath ready the following day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Great Horkesley. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why us?
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- No extra charge for your area
- No need to remove anything
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes most of the day. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- 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
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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Places near Great Horkesley
What else we do in Great Horkesley
Great Horkesley and nearby
Great Horkesley is about 3 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. Across the CO6 area, a technician comes to you. We work in 644 places in Essex. We work right across the region, from Great Horkesley to London (about 51 miles away).
Every address in CO6 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Exeter Close, Malvern Way and Keelers Way or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Mile End (1 mile south-east), West Bergholt (1 mile south-west), Little Horkesley (2 miles north-west), Wissington (3 miles north-west) and Fordham Heath (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (3 miles south), Braintree (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Witham (13 miles south-west), Camulodunum (3 miles south) and Halstead (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Great Horkesley
Our customers here include homes close to The Half Butt Inn, Gilberd School and Church of St John. For rail, the closest station is Colchester station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Lion Walk (2.8 miles south) and Colchester Castle (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Great Horkesley includes Westhouse Wood.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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