Essex · England

Bath Re-enamelling in High Garrett

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in High Garrett, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
  • Several chips and rust patches
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in High Garrett

Bath re-enamelling in High Garrett, done in place

After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, so we do not cut corners on it. We work on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are several chips and rust patches and wear marks under the taps.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Location
High Garrett (CM7)
County
Essex
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

How it works

We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow a full day, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
  5. Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.

Before we arrive

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Get a quote

Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in High Garrett, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

Should I try a DIY kit first?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

What bath re-enamelling costs

Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:

  • How many areas need work
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The material

Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Quotes from your pictures

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Any details about the material

We price from photos so you don’t 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, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

What we can’t put right

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • A bath split right through the body

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

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing the bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Prices start from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book.

Why book with us

  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Aftercare tips

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Store bottles off the bath
  • Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
  • Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish

Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.

Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.

For landlords and businesses

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

Do you need bath re-enamelling in High Garrett?

Previous coatings can fail too, lifting by the plughole or blistering. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

  • Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • Chips and rust in more than one place
  • Wear marks under the taps

What to look for in a quote

  • If travel is included in the price
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

Our hiring checklist

High Garrett and nearby

High Garrett is about 2 miles north of Braintree, in Essex. Clients in High Garrett get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. High Garrett is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 40 miles away.

Every address in CM7 is within our area. Local streets include High Garrett, Grove Field and Sunnyfields Road. Other places close to High Garrett include Bocking Churchstreet (1 mile south-west), Gosfield (2 miles north), Beazley End (2 miles north-west), Church End (3 miles west) and Shalford (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (13 miles south), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (8 miles south), Camulodunum (13 miles east) and Halstead (3 miles north-east).

Landmarks near High Garrett

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Bocking Blackwater, Bocking Church Street Primary School and Tabor Academy. For rail, the closest station is Braintree station, roughly 2.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (1.7 miles south-west) and Braintree Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.

Map of High Garrett © OpenStreetMap contributors

High Garrett questions

What does bath re-enamelling cost?

Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Which areas do you work in?

We cover the whole UK, including High Garrett and the rest of Essex. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.

Can you resurface a pink bath in white?

Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.

Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?

Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.

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