Norfolk · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Hoveton homes
Problem with your bath in Hoveton? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Hoveton: your questions answered
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Will there be fumes?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Bath re-enamelling in Hoveton without replacing anything
The bath stays where it is, so the taps, tiles and plumbing are not touched. It usually takes one visit, and can be used again the next day. Whether it’s staining under the taps and around the waste and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, we can help, whatever the material.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Hoveton and across Norfolk.
- Location
- Hoveton (NR12)
- Area hub
- Norfolk
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and normally one day, with the bath ready the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hoveton
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
When to call us in Hoveton
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is typically as strong as ever.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Stains that won’t shift
What your quote should include
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if they find more damage
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How to look after the finish
How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes the best part of a day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Make sure the area is dry
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Hoveton, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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About Hoveton
Hoveton is about 7 miles south of North Walsham, in Norfolk. Across the NR12 area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 797 towns and villages in Norfolk, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our technicians cover all of the NR12 postcode area. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and Summer Drive, and we cover them all. We also travel to Wroxham (1 mile south-west), Ashmanhaugh (1 mile north), Tunstead (2 miles north), Butcher's Common (2 miles north-east) and Beeston St Lawrence (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norwich (8 miles south-west), Great Yarmouth (15 miles south-east), Sprowston (6 miles south-west), Thorpe St Andrew (6 miles south-west), North Walsham (7 miles north) and Southtown (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Hoveton
We visit homes around Church of St John, Broadland High School and St John's Community Primary School and Nursery and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Hoveton itself: Hoveton & Wroxham station. Other landmarks nearby include Hautbois Castle (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Ranworth Broad and Snapes Water.
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For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
What affects the price in Hoveton
Prices start from £350. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, and the work is guaranteed.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
