Essex · England

Bath Re-enamelling in Hazeleigh

Bath re-enamelling across Hazeleigh and nearby, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
  • An old resurfacing that is failing
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Hazeleigh homes

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Hazeleigh

If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. If you are dealing with a coloured bath you want in white and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, we can normally put it right.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.

Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)
Where
Hazeleigh (CM3, CM9)
Region
Essex
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Hazeleigh: your questions answered

How soon can you come?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Will the new finish last?

Care for it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.

Do you need to take the bath out?

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

How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Hazeleigh?

Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your CM3 postcode.

Can a failed resurfacing be redone?

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

Is the work guaranteed?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Do you resurface freestanding baths?

Yes. Inside and out.

Covering Hazeleigh

Hazeleigh is about 3 miles south-west of Maldon, in Essex. Across the CM3 area, a technician comes to you. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages in Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Hazeleigh to London (about 34 miles away).

Our visits in CM3 and CM9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Burnham Road and Lodge Road. If you are just outside Hazeleigh, we cover Woodham Mortimer (1 mile north-west), Woodham Walter (2 miles north), Curling Tye Green (2 miles north), Maldon (3 miles north-east) and Langford (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (7 miles west), Basildon (12 miles south-west), Braintree (13 miles north), Brentwood (15 miles west), Canvey Island (13 miles south) and Billericay (10 miles south-west).

Near you in Hazeleigh

In Hazeleigh, that means homes near The Hurdlemarker's Arms and Church of St Margaret. Hazeleigh’s nearest station is South Woodham Ferrers station, about 3.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Baddow Hospital (5.6 miles west). Not far away are Maldon Wick.

Map of Hazeleigh © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why book with us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Typically one visit, start to finish
  • Work done at your home or business
  • No need to remove anything

Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

What happens on the day

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes the best part of a day. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s usually ready the day after.

How to prepare

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

How to get a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

When we would advise against a repair

In fairness, some problems need a different fix:

  • 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

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we repair

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

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. 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: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

Common problems we fix in Hazeleigh

In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Lots of chips and rust spots
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
  • Stains that won’t shift

What your quote should include

  • Who will actually do the work
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How your room will be protected
  • When it can be used again

Our hiring checklist

For landlords and businesses

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your photos

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A photo taken from further back
  • Where you are, by postcode

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

What your bath is made of matters

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

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.

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