Luton · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Icknield homes
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Icknield and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Wear marks under the taps
- Several chips and rust patches
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
- Store bottles off the bath
- Never use suction bath mats
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, so limescale can’t build up.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Icknield
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We work on cast iron baths, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths, and people most frequently call us about a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and a coloured bath you want in white.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Area
- Icknield (LU3, LU2)
- Area hub
- Luton
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Icknield
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Wear marks under the taps
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Comparing quotes
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Who turns up on the day
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your LU3 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath generally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, and the bath can be used the day after. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Icknield
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Fixed prices from your photos
- We leave the room as we found it
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It generally takes a full day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
For a price in Icknield, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Covering Icknield
Icknield is about 1 mile north of Luton, in Luton. From the centre of Icknield to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Icknield is one of 53 towns and villages in Luton we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 32 miles away.
All of LU3 and LU2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Parys Road, Aydon Road and Riddy Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Icknield include Bramingham (1 mile north-west), Runfold (1 mile west), Bushmead (1 mile south-east), Barnfield (1 mile south-east) and Limbury (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Lewsey Farm (3 miles west), Lewsey Park (3 miles west), Wigmore (3 miles south-east), Vauxhall Park (3 miles south-east), New Town (3 miles south) and Farley Hill (3 miles south).
Around Icknield
Our clients here include homes close to Icknield High School, Woodlands Secondary School and St Augustine of Canterbury and the streets around them. Nearby too are Wardown Park (1.4 miles south) and Warden Hill Infant School (within half a mile north-west). The closest station to Icknield is Leagrave station, about 1.5 miles west. A little further out are Keech Hospice Care (1.2 miles north-west) and The Mall Luton (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Warden Hill and Barton Hills.
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When we’d advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Holes rusted through the metal
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Icknield
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Icknield
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
How long does re-enamelling take?
One day for most baths, ready the next day. We give you timings with the quote.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Icknield use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
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.
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