Essex · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Kirby-le-Soken homes
Problem with your bath in Kirby-le-Soken? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that will not shift
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Bath re-enamelling in Kirby-le-Soken without replacing anything
We do not move the bath, so the taps, tiles and plumbing are not touched. Most baths are done in one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. We work on basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops, and common reasons people get in touch are brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Kirby-le-Soken (CO13)
- County
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Also in Kirby-le-Soken
Common problems we fix in Kirby-le-Soken
Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Stains that will not shift
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A coating lifting around the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- When it can be used again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if they find more damage
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Where we work around Kirby-le-Soken
Kirby-le-Soken is about 5 miles north-east of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Kirby-le-Soken is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 62 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CO13. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Walton Road and Halstead Road, all of which we cover. With the B1034 close by, Kirby-le-Soken is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Kirby-le-Soken: Kirby Cross (1 mile south-east), Lane End (1 mile north-west), Great Holland (1 mile south-west), Frinton-on-Sea (1 mile south-east) and Thorpe Cross (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Harwich (6 miles north), Camulodunum (15 miles west), Greenstead (13 miles west) and Wivenhoe (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Kirby-le-Soken
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Michael, Tendring Technology College and Kirby Primary Academy. Nearby too are The Ship pub (less than half a mile east) and Frinton Park (1.3 miles south-east). The closest station to Kirby-le-Soken is Kirby Cross station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west. For a walk, there’s Skipper's Island.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
FAQs for Kirby-le-Soken
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, often. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes most of the day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
- Ensure the area is dry
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath typically involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and normally one day, with the bath ready the next day. Prices start from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Kirby-le-Soken. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why book with us
- We leave the room as we found it
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No need to remove anything
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What affects the price in Kirby-le-Soken
Resurfacing from £350. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
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 photos for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- A photo taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
For a price in Kirby-le-Soken, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Have chips seen to early
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Avoid suction-cup mats
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
What we can’t put right
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
