Norfolk · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Hockwold cum Wilton
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Hockwold cum Wilton and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Hockwold cum Wilton
We re-enamel a lot of period and roll-top baths, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. We regularly repair Victorian roll-tops, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths, and common reasons people get in touch are staining under the taps and around the waste and a peeling or bubbling previous coating.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Hockwold cum Wilton (IP26)
- Region
- Norfolk
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Hockwold cum Wilton
Older baths frequently have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Thin, worn enamel in places
What to look for in a quote
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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, then guarantee it for a year.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes the best part of a day in most cases. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Hockwold cum Wilton. What changes the price is:
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send pictures for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A picture taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
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 reply with a fixed quote.
Repairing versus replacing in Hockwold cum Wilton
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. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Hockwold cum Wilton. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why book with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When we’d advise against a repair
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A bath split right through the body
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Hockwold cum Wilton
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
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.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Normally, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send pictures.
Covering Hockwold cum Wilton
Hockwold cum Wilton is about 9 miles west of Thetford, in Norfolk. Wherever you are in the IP26 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 797 towns and villages across Norfolk. You can also see our page for London, about 72 miles away.
All of IP26 is within our area. Local streets include Main Street, Station Road and Harrison Way, and we cover them all. We also travel to Feltwell (2 miles north-west), Wangford (3 miles south), Weeting (3 miles east), Lakenheath (3 miles south) and Brandon (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Thetford (9 miles east), Downham Market (12 miles north-west), Watton (14 miles north-east), Swaffham (14 miles north-east), Saham Toney (14 miles north-east) and Ashill (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hockwold cum Wilton
Around Hockwold cum Wilton, we work in homes near The New Inn and St Peter's Church, among other places. Hockwold cum Wilton’s nearest station is Lakenheath station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Weeting Castle (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Hockwold cum Wilton include Maidscross Hill and Lakenheath Fen RSPB reserve.
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