Norfolk · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Little Ellingham
Our repair technicians come to Little Ellingham for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Wear marks under the taps
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The material and finish
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How much damage there is
- Whether we combine several jobs
Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A photo taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your NR17 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
About our bath re-enamelling in Little Ellingham
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. If you’re dealing with a peeling or bubbling previous coating and worn patches where water runs and sits, we can generally put it right.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Where
- Little Ellingham (NR17)
- Area hub
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Little Ellingham
Previous coatings can fail too, lifting by the plughole or blistering. We strip what’s failing and start again.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- A coating lifting around the plughole
What your quote should include
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Who will actually do the work
- What preparation is included
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A bath split right through the body
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
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FAQs for Little Ellingham
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Will the bath be moved?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room masked and ventilated.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Do you cover the whole of Norfolk?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About Little Ellingham
Little Ellingham is about 4 miles north-west of Attleborough, in Norfolk. 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. We cover 797 places in Norfolk, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: NR17. Nearby, we also work in Anchor Corner (1 mile south), Stalland Common (1 mile east), Bow Street (1 mile south-east), Rockland St Peter (1 mile south-west) and Scoulton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Norwich (15 miles north-east), Thetford (13 miles south-west), Dereham (9 miles north), Wymondham (7 miles east), Attleborough (4 miles south-east) and Watton (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Little Ellingham
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Peter and the streets around them. Little Ellingham’s nearest station is Attleborough station, roughly 3.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Morley Old Hall (3.2 miles east) and Bickley Day Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Little Ellingham includes Scoulton Mere.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes the best part of a day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
Related advice
Should you replace it?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. 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 combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Little Ellingham
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Have chips seen to early
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
