Suffolk · England

Bath Re-enamelling for Haverhill homes

Damaged bath in Haverhill? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • Thin, worn enamel in places
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Haverhill

About our bath re-enamelling in Haverhill

After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. Whether it’s an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and worn patches where water runs and sits, we can help, whatever the material.

Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.

Area
Haverhill (CB9)
Area hub
Suffolk
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 won’t last.

Repair or replace in Haverhill?

There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing typically wins. Prices start from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Haverhill. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why Haverhill clients choose us

  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Haverhill

Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

Different materials, different repairs

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

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.

How to care for the repair

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Store bottles off the bath
  • Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
  • Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Repair dripping taps early

Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.

Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.

About Haverhill

Haverhill is about 15 miles north of Braintree, in Suffolk. 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. Haverhill is one of 731 towns and villages in Suffolk we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 46 miles away.

Our visits in CB9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Station Road, Queens Square and Market Hill and the roads around them. With the A143 and A1017 close by, Haverhill is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Haverhill: Little Wratting (1 mile north-east), Calford Green (2 miles east), Sturmer (2 miles south-east), Wiggens Green (2 miles south) and Kedington (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Sudbury (13 miles east), Red Lodge (15 miles north), Glemsford (10 miles east), Great Cornard (14 miles east), Long Melford (12 miles east) and Lavenham (15 miles east). Haverhill is among the bigger towns we cover in Suffolk.

Local landmarks in Haverhill

Around Haverhill, we work in homes near Castle Manor Academy, Church of St Mary and Place Farm Primary Academy, among other places. You’ll also find Haverhill Railway Walks (1.1 miles east) and Woolpack Inn (under half a mile east). Well-known places in the area include Bumpstead Rural District (2.8 miles south-east) and Haverhill and District Local History Centre (within half a mile south-east).

Map of Haverhill © OpenStreetMap contributors

What happens on the day

We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a full day. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
  3. The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
  4. We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
  5. We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

Preparing for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Ask for a price

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

When to call us in Haverhill

Older baths frequently have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.

The most common problems we are called about are:

  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
  • Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
  • Thin, worn enamel in places

Comparing quotes

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • How the colour is matched
  • What prep work is covered
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

Choosing a repair company

Common questions in Haverhill

Can you fix a peeling bath coating?

Yes, we do this regularly. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.

Can you price it without visiting?

Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Are you accredited?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Do you come to Haverhill?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Haverhill for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

Do the materials smell?

Expect a mild smell while we are working.

Are there extra charges for Haverhill?

We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?

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

What affects the price in Haverhill

Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How many areas need work
  • The material

We do not add 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.

Getting a price from photos

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • The material, if you know it
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A picture taken from further back
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

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