Norfolk · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Irstead
Local bath re-enamelling for Irstead: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Bath re-enamelling in Irstead without replacing anything
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We regularly repair acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people contact us are thin, worn enamel in places and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Norfolk.
- Where
- Irstead (NR12)
- Area hub
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Landlord and trade work in Irstead
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Towns and villages near Irstead
Other services in Irstead
How it works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take most of the day, tidy-up included.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
What we can’t put right
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A bath split right through the body
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Irstead
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
Where we work around Irstead
Irstead is about 8 miles south-east of North Walsham, in Norfolk. We travel to homes and businesses in Irstead and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in all 797 towns and villages in Norfolk.
All of NR12 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as The Shoal and Shoals Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Irstead include Wood Street (1 mile north-east), Catfield (2 miles north-east), Ludham (2 miles south-east), Johnson Street (2 miles south) and Sutton (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Norwich (11 miles south-west), Great Yarmouth (13 miles south-east), Gorleston-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Sprowston (9 miles south-west), Thorpe St Andrew (9 miles south-west) and North Walsham (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Irstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Michael. Irstead’s nearest station is Hoveton & Wroxham station, roughly 4 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of the Broads (2.6 miles north) and Dilham Castle (4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Barton Broad and Catfield Fen Reserve.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
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 is the part we put right.
Common questions in Irstead
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
How long is the bath unusable?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the following day. We will confirm timings when we quote.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
How long does re-enamelling last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Irstead. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Most clients in Irstead get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Repair or replace in Irstead?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, normally one day, and the bath is usable the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
What you get with us
- Work done at your home or business
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Everything repaired in place
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
