Essex · England

Bath Re-enamelling for Horseman Side homes

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Horseman Side, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • Several chips and rust patches
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath re-enamelling in Horseman Side?

Repairs by material

Cast iron

Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

About our bath re-enamelling in Horseman Side

We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. If you’re dealing with an old resurfacing that’s failing and a coloured bath you want in white, we can generally put it right.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Area
Horseman Side (CM14)
Area hub
Essex
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

When a repair isn’t the answer

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • A metal bath with a through crack
  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we repair

  • Cast iron baths
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Acrylic baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Victorian roll-tops

How we price bath re-enamelling

Prices start from £350. There is no charge for travel to Horseman Side. The price comes down to:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Access to the area
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.

How to get a fixed quote

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your CM14 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

The process

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes most of the day. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

How to prepare

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Getting a price

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Horseman Side

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Is there a call-out fee?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

How do I book?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Is it messy?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Horseman Side and nearby

Horseman Side is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. Anywhere in CM14, a technician comes to you. We cover all 644 towns and villages across Essex. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: CM14. Whether you live on Tan House Lane and Horseman Side or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Waterhales (1 mile south-west), Navestock Heath (1 mile north-west), Navestock Side (1 mile north-east), Coxtie Green (1 mile east) and Bentley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (12 miles north-east), Basildon (11 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (8 miles east) and Loughton (7 miles west).

Landmarks near Horseman Side

We visit homes around Weald Country Park, Church of St Paul and King William IV Public House, among other places. Horseman Side’s nearest station is Brentwood station, roughly 3.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Harold Wood Hospital (3.7 miles south). The countryside around Horseman Side includes Bedfords Park.

Map of Horseman Side © OpenStreetMap contributors

How to look after the repair

Looking after the surface is easy:

  • Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
  • Get any chip repaired quickly
  • Avoid suction-cup mats

Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.

If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.

Common problems we fix in Horseman Side

Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Wear marks under the taps
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits

What to look for in a quote

  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

Our hiring checklist

Work for landlords and builders

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Horseman Side as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Repair or replace in Horseman Side?

Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why book with us

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Generally one visit, start to finish

Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

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