Cambridgeshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Houghton, Cambridgeshire
Damaged bath in Houghton? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
About our bath re-enamelling in Houghton
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. Our technicians work on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are a peeling or bubbling previous coating and wear marks under the taps.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Houghton (PE28)
- Area hub
- Cambridgeshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About Houghton
Houghton is about 2 miles west of St Ives, in Cambridgeshire. Whether you’re in the middle of Houghton or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Houghton is one of 371 places in Cambridgeshire we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 58 miles away.
Our visits in PE28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Ward Close, St Ives Road and Thicket Road. We also travel to Wyton (1 mile west), Wyton-on-the-Hill (1 mile north), Hemingford Abbots (1 mile south), Hartford (2 miles west) and Godmanchester (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Cambridge (14 miles south-east), St Neots (10 miles south-west), Cambourne (8 miles south), Chatteris (11 miles north-east), Yaxley (14 miles north-west) and King's Hedges (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Houghton
Our customers here include homes close to Houghton Primary School, Three Horse Shoes Public House and St Ivo School. Also close by are Parish Church of St Mary (less than half a mile south-west) and St Ivo School (1.4 miles east). The closest station to Houghton is Huntingdon station, roughly 3.2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Porch Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Hinchingbrooke Hospital (3.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Houghton Meadows.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Should you replace it?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is generally much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Prices start from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why Houghton customers choose us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A fixed quote before booking
- Work done at your home or business
- One visit for most repairs
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, particularly where water is hard, so limescale can’t build up.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
How it works
You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take most of the day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
When to call us in Houghton
Enamel wears gradually. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, usually first under the taps and around the waste.
Look out for these signs:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- An old resurfacing that is failing
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Aftercare advice
- How long it needs to cure
Towns and villages near Houghton
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For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Houghton as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Questions from Houghton
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
How long does re-enamelling last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your PE28 postcode.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
What happens after I send photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no obligation to book.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
