Essex · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Kelvedon homes
Damaged bath in Kelvedon? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Never use suction bath mats
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Kelvedon
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, with the bath ready to use the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Whether it’s worn patches where water runs and sits and an old resurfacing that’s failing, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Kelvedon (CO5)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Also near Kelvedon
What else we do in Kelvedon
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
When to call us in Kelvedon
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, lifting by the plughole or blistering. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
People typically call us when they notice something like this:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the room is protected while they work
- If travel is included in the price
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Kelvedon. The price reflects:
- Access to the area
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone pictures are fine. Ensure they show:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the whole bath
If you’re in Kelvedon and want a price, pictures 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.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
The process
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a full day, tidy-up included.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Repair or replace in Kelvedon?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Kelvedon. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Same prices wherever you are
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Questions from Kelvedon
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Can you quote from photos?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Will there be fumes?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Kelvedon and the surrounding area
Kelvedon is about 4 miles north-east of Witham, in Essex. Whether you’re in the middle of Kelvedon or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Kelvedon is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Kelvedon to London (about 41 miles away).
Here we cover the CO5 postcode area. That includes homes on High Street, Church Road and Station Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Feering (1 mile north-east), Stocks Green (2 miles north-east), Windmill Hill (2 miles south-east), Messing (2 miles east) and Skye Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Colchester (9 miles north-east), Chelmsford (11 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles north-west), Maldon (8 miles south), Witham (4 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Kelvedon
Around Kelvedon, we work in homes near Brockwell Meadows, Parish Church of All Saints and Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Parish Church of St Mary (under half a mile south-west), The George Inn (within half a mile north-east) and Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy (under half a mile east). There is a railway station in Kelvedon itself: Kelvedon station. A little further out are Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
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