Norfolk · England

Bath Re-enamelling in Howe

Local bath re-enamelling for Howe: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Howe

Bath re-enamelling in Howe without replacing anything

After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, so we do not cut corners on it. If you’re dealing with a roll-top that’s seen better days and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean, we can help, on pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays alike.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Area
Howe (NR15)
Area hub
Norfolk
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Our work in Howe

Howe is about 7 miles south-east of Norwich, in Norfolk. Whether you are in the middle of Howe or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 797 towns and villages across Norfolk.

We work across NR15 and the streets around it. Other places close to Howe include Brooke (1 mile south-east), Poringland (2 miles north), Alpington (2 miles north-east), Shotesham (2 miles west) and Framingham Earl (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Norwich (7 miles north-west), Wymondham (10 miles west), Sprowston (7 miles north), Thorpe St Andrew (6 miles north), Attleborough (15 miles west) and Bradwell (15 miles east).

Landmarks near Howe

Our customers here include homes close to Framingham Earl High School, Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School and Church of St Mary, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Hospital (5.4 miles north) and Claxton Castle (4.5 miles north-east). Not far away are RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh.

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How we price bath re-enamelling

Resurfacing from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How much damage there is
  • The type of damage
  • What the surface is made of

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath

We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

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’s the part we put right.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

How the visit works

Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a full day, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  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. We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
  5. We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

Before we arrive

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Ask for a price

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Send pictures for a quote

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Do you need bath re-enamelling in Howe?

Hard water speeds up the wear, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • A roll-top that is seen better days

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How to care for the finish
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show

How to compare quotes

Landlord and trade work in Howe

If you manage property in Howe, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

DIY kit or professional repair?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

Honest limits

In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
  • A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we repair

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

Questions from Howe

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.

Can you fix a peeling bath coating?

Typically, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.

Does re-enamelling smell?

Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Do you resurface freestanding baths?

Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.

Keeping it looking good

Looking after the surface is easy:

  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
  • Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Repair dripping taps early
  • Respect the curing time we give you

Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale can’t build up.

Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.

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