Norfolk · England

Bath Re-enamelling for Hamrow homes

Problem with your bath in Hamrow? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Hamrow

Bath re-enamelling at your home in Hamrow

Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, and you can use the bath the day after. Nothing is disconnected or removed. We regularly repair Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays, and common reasons people contact us are wear marks under the taps and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off.

Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Where
Hamrow (NR20)
Region
Norfolk
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How the visit works

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets 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 are there.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
  3. We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
  4. The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
  5. Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

How to get a price

We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

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Covering Hamrow

Hamrow is about 8 miles north-west of Dereham, in Norfolk. We travel to homes and businesses in Hamrow and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 797 places across Norfolk.

Postcode districts we cover here: NR20. We also cover the places around Hamrow: Whissonsett (1 mile south), Horningtoft (1 mile south-east), Stanfield (2 miles south), Brisley (2 miles south-east) and Tittleshall (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Dereham (8 miles south-east), Watton (14 miles south), Swaffham (11 miles south-west), Fakenham (4 miles north), Holt (14 miles north-east) and Wells-next-the-Sea (12 miles north).

Local landmarks in Hamrow

In Hamrow, that means homes near Church of St Mary and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Mileham Castle (2.9 miles south) and Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Hamrow include Beacon Hill and Pensthorpe Nature Reserve.

Map of Hamrow © OpenStreetMap contributors

When a repair is not the answer

In fairness, some problems need a different fix:

  • A bath that’s rusted through
  • A metal bath with a through crack
  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

  • Acrylic baths
  • Cast iron baths
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Basins & shower trays

Can I fix it myself?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

Landlord and trade work in Hamrow

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

For anyone letting property in or around Hamrow, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.

Hamrow: your questions answered

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

Will the bath be moved?

Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room masked and ventilated.

Do you resurface freestanding baths?

Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.

Can you change the colour of my bath?

Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

How to care for the repair

A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:

  • Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
  • Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
  • Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
  • Have chips seen to early

Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Fix dripping taps quickly.

If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.

When to call us in Hamrow

Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • An old resurfacing that is failing
  • A coloured bath you want in white

Questions to ask before booking

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How to look after the finish
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

How to compare quotes

Should you replace it?

Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and typically a day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

What you get with us

  • No need to remove anything
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

See our prices page and bath cost comparison.

Repairs by material

Cast iron

Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

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