Suffolk · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Kettleburgh, Suffolk
Damaged bath in Kettleburgh? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Common questions in Kettleburgh
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Do you cover Kettleburgh?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Kettleburgh from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Kettleburgh
Resurfacing renews the entire surface of the bath without a refit. It’s the answer when the entire bath is tired rather than one spot. Our technicians work on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths, and people most often call us about a coating lifting around the plughole and thin, worn enamel in places.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Kettleburgh (IP13)
- Region
- Suffolk
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the whole room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Everything repaired in place
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Nearby places to Kettleburgh
Other services in Kettleburgh
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
How to care for the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Have chips seen to early
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
About Kettleburgh
Kettleburgh is about 10 miles north of Kesgrave, in Suffolk. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Kettleburgh is one of 731 towns and villages in Suffolk we cover. Our jobs stretch from Kettleburgh to London (77 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: IP13. If you’re just outside Kettleburgh, we cover Easton (1 mile south-east), Letheringham (2 miles south), Parham (3 miles east), Charsfield (3 miles south) and Hacheston (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ipswich (12 miles south-west), Stowmarket (14 miles west), Kesgrave (10 miles south), Woodbridge (7 miles south), Diss (15 miles north-west) and Stoke (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Kettleburgh
We visit homes around The Chequers pub, Thomas Mills High School and Church of St Andrew and the streets around them. The closest station to Kettleburgh is Wickham Market station, about 4.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Easton Farm Park (1.4 miles south-east) and St Audry's Hospital (5.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Framlingham Mere.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the whole bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a full day. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Kettleburgh?
Often the bath has just had decades of use. The body of the bath is generally perfectly sound.
Common reasons people in Kettleburgh contact us include:
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Several chips and rust patches
- A roll-top that is seen better days
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is matched
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find more damage
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
