Hertfordshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in How Wood
We travel to How Wood for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Bath re-enamelling at your home in How Wood
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, and you can use the bath the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. We work on pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops, and people most often call us about brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a peeling or bubbling previous coating.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- How Wood (AL2)
- County
- Hertfordshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Holes rusted through the metal
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in How Wood
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Covering How Wood
How Wood is about 2 miles south-west of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. How Wood is one of 381 towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Every address in AL2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Ringway Road, Alder Close and How Wood. Neighbouring places we cover include Park Street (1 mile north-east), Chiswell Green (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile east), Bricket Wood (1 mile south-west) and Colney Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Watford (4 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles north-west), Stevenage (15 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles north-east), Harpenden (7 miles north) and Hoddesdon (15 miles east).
Around How Wood
We visit homes around The Falcon pub, How Wood Primary and Nursery School and Marlborough Science Academy and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in How Wood itself: How Wood station. Nearby you’ll also find Hilfield Castle (4.6 miles south) and Hypocaust Museum (2.1 miles north). Not far away are Broad Colney Lakes and Verulamium Lake.
Questions from How Wood
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Do you cover How Wood?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to How Wood. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Will there be fumes?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Can you quote from photos?
Usually, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Hertfordshire.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Repairing versus replacing in How Wood
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is typically much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for How Wood. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why book with us
- A fixed quote before booking
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
- How many areas need work
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Common problems we fix in How Wood
Older baths frequently have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Several chips and rust patches
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
What to look for in a quote
- What prep work is covered
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Never use suction bath mats
- Store bottles off the bath
- Fix dripping taps quickly
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
How it works
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes the best part of a day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
