Norfolk · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Horningtoft homes
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Horningtoft and the surrounding area, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Wear marks under the taps
Work for landlords and builders
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Horningtoft
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Whether it’s a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and several chips and rust patches, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Horningtoft (NR20)
- County
- Norfolk
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Never use suction bath mats
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Fix dripping taps quickly
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Why repair rather than replace?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and normally one day, with the bath ready the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Horningtoft
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No extra charge for your area
- One visit for most repairs
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Nearby places to Horningtoft
What else we do in Horningtoft
About Horningtoft
Horningtoft is about 7 miles north-west of Dereham, in Norfolk. Whether you’re in the middle of Horningtoft or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 797 towns and villages in Norfolk.
Our visits in NR20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Horningtoft include Hamrow (1 mile north-west), Whissonsett (1 mile west), Brisley (2 miles south-east), Stanfield (2 miles south) and East Bilney (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Dereham (7 miles south-east), Watton (14 miles south), Swaffham (11 miles south-west), Fakenham (4 miles north), Holt (13 miles north-east) and Wells-next-the-Sea (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Horningtoft
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Brisley Church of England Primary Academy and Church of St Edmund and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History (3.7 miles north) and Mileham Castle (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
What affects the price in Horningtoft
Resurfacing from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- Access to the area
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone photos are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- Details of any past repairs
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your NR20 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
FAQs for Horningtoft
How long will the bath be out of use?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Horningtoft and the rest of Norfolk. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.
What happens after I send photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A bath that is rusted through
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. 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 your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for the best part of a day from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to look after it.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
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