Essex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Hobbs Cross, Essex
Problem with your bath in Hobbs Cross? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Wear marks under the taps
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Hobbs Cross
Resurfacing renews the entire surface of the bath without taking anything out. It’s the answer when the entire bath is tired rather than one spot. If you’re dealing with worn patches where water runs and sits and an old resurfacing that’s failing, we can help.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Hobbs Cross (CM16)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes the best part of a day, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the following day.
How to prepare
- Ensure the area is dry
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. 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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Common problems we fix in Hobbs Cross
Previous coatings can fail too, lifting by the plughole or blistering. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
Customers generally contact us about:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the colour is matched
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. 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.
Send photos for a quote
Phone photos are fine. Ensure they show:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Common questions in Hobbs Cross
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, usually with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do you come to Hobbs Cross?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Hobbs Cross from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Places near Hobbs Cross
Other services in Hobbs Cross
Repairing versus replacing in Hobbs Cross
There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing usually wins. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hobbs Cross
- Colour-matched on site
- One price list for the entire UK
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
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.
What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A bath split right through the body
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
Covering Hobbs Cross
Hobbs Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Loughton, in Essex. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover 644 places across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
We work across the CM16 postcode area and the streets around it. We also travel to Theydon Garnon (1 mile west), Steward's Green (1 mile north), Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile north), Abridge (2 miles south) and Ivy Chimneys (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Harlow (7 miles north), Brentwood (8 miles south-east), Billericay (13 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (5 miles west) and Harold Wood (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Hobbs Cross
We visit homes around Church of All Saints and St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find St. Margaret's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Epping Signalling Museum (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Hobbs Cross includes Gernon Bushes.
Landlord and trade work in Hobbs Cross
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Essex and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
