Greater London · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Hackney Marshes, Greater London
Damaged bath in Hackney Marshes? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Bath re-enamelling in Hackney Marshes without replacing anything
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, so we don’t cut corners on it. We are often asked to fix a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, on Victorian roll-tops, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Location
- Hackney Marshes (E5, E10, E9)
- County
- Greater London
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Hackney Marshes
Hackney Marshes is about 1 mile north-east of Homerton, in Greater London. Jobs in Hackney Marshes are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
All of E5, E10 and E9 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Glyn Road, Gilpin Road and Redwald Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Main roads around Hackney Marshes include the A106, which makes travel easy. Close by, we cover Leyton Grange (1 mile north-east), Lea Bridge (1 mile north-west), Homerton (1 mile south-west), Lower Clapton (1 mile south-west) and Temple Mills (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Hackney Marshes
Around Hackney Marshes, we work in homes near The Risen Christ and All Souls, Kingsmead Primary School and The Adam & Eve pub, among other places. Also close by are Lammas School and Sixth Form (0.6 miles north), Leyton Jubilee Park (0.5 miles north-east) and The Lammas School (0.7 miles north). The closest station to Hackney Marshes is Lea Bridge station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Tower of London (3.9 miles south-west) and V&A East (1.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Other local spots include Leabridge (0.9 miles west)
Places near Hackney Marshes
What else we do in Hackney Marshes
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath normally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, with the bath ready the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hackney Marshes
- Everything repaired in place
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Questions from Hackney Marshes
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Greater London.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote, generally with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Typically, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
How long does re-enamelling last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Greater London. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hackney Marshes
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hackney Marshes as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve 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.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
Dry the bath after use if possible, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
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.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
