Cambridgeshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Histon
Bath re-enamelling in and around Histon: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
Questions from Histon
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Do you work in Histon?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Histon from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Bath re-enamelling in Histon, done in place
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is generally the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Typical jobs include a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, on pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Histon (CB24)
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About Histon
Histon is about 4 miles north of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Jobs in Histon are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Histon is one of 371 places in Cambridgeshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Histon to London (53 miles away).
All of CB24 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as High Street, Station Road and Prior's Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Histon: Impington (1 mile south-east), Orchard Park (2 miles south), King's Hedges (2 miles south-east), Arbury (2 miles south) and Cottenham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Cambridge (4 miles south), Huntingdon (13 miles north-west), St Ives (9 miles north-west), Newmarket (13 miles east), Ely (12 miles north-east) and Royston (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Histon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Impington Village College, Histon and Impington Junior School and Parish Church of St Andrew, among other places. Histon’s nearest station is Cambridge North station, roughly 3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Brookfields Hospital (4.4 miles south-east) and The Lawrence Room (Girton's Museum Collection) (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Paradise Fen nature reserve.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Histon. The price comes down to:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material
- The type of damage
- How hard the colour is to match
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Histon. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Details of any past repairs
- A photo taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
What we can’t put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- A bath split right through the body
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down 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 Histon
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- When it can be used again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Aftercare advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Histon
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Towns and villages near Histon
Other services in Histon
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Repair dripping taps early
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
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. Expect it to take most of the day. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Ensure the area is dry
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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