Essex · England

Bath Re-enamelling in Long Green

We travel to Long Green for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
  • Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath re-enamelling in Long Green

For landlords and businesses

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Long Green use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.

Bath re-enamelling in Long Green, done in place

After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, so we don’t cut corners on it. We work on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and common reasons people contact us are a peeling or bubbling previous coating and staining under the taps and around the waste.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.

Area
Long Green (CM77)
Area hub
Essex
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish

Do you need bath re-enamelling in Long Green?

Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.

The things customers normally mention when they call are:

  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • A roll-top that’s seen better days

What to look for in a quote

  • Who will actually do the work
  • When it can be used again
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Aftercare advice

How to compare quotes

Where we work around Long Green

Long Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. We travel to customers in Long Green and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Long Green to London (about 39 miles away).

We work across CM77. From Pine Road, Fir Drive and Long Green or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Tye Green (1 mile south), Hawbush Green (1 mile south-east), Black Notley (1 mile south-west), The Green (1 mile south-west) and Braintree (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Witham (5 miles south-east), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).

What’s near Long Green

Our clients here include homes close to Cressing Primary School, Bocking Blackwater and Fowlers Farm pub, among other places. Also close by are Alec Hunter Academy (0.8 miles north-west) and St Barnabas (0.5 miles south). The closest station to Long Green is Braintree Freeport station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2 miles west) and Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Long Green includes Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.

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Repair or replace: which is better?

If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is normally much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s much quicker too. Prices start from £350. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

What you get with us

  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Fixed prices from your pictures

Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

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.

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

How the visit works

Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a full day for most jobs. The room is left tidy.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
  4. Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Get a quote

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

When we would advise against a repair

We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:

  • A bath split right through the body
  • Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
  • A bath that’s rusted through

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

  • Basins & shower trays
  • Cast iron baths
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Acrylic baths

Long Green questions

Can you quote from pictures?

Generally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.

Do you cover the entire of Essex?

We cover the whole UK, including Long Green and the rest of Essex. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.

Do you come to Long Green?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Long Green. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Do you need to take the bath out?

Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.

What bath re-enamelling costs

Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • The type of damage
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Access to the area

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.

Quotes from your photos

You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:

  • One picture of the whole bath
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Natural light rather than flash

For a price in Long Green, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Can I fix it myself?

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.

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