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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Manor House, Greater London
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Manor House and across Greater London. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- An old resurfacing that is failing
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Manor House
The bath stays where it is, 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 regularly repair cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people get in touch are brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and chips and rust in more than one place.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Manor House (N4, N16, N15)
- County
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Manor House?
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Several chips and rust patches
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- Wear marks under the taps
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Questions to ask before you book
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price covers travel
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Manor House questions
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Manor House?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your N4 postcode.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Manor House
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
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What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the work takes a full day. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Holes rusted through the metal
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Manor House
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
Manor House and nearby
Manor House is about 1 mile north of Highbury, in Greater London. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Manor House is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
All of N4, N16 and N15 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Vale Road, Eade Road and Swan Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Manor House is on the A503, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we cover Harringay (1 mile north), St Ann's (1 mile north-east), Stoke Newington (1 mile south-east), Stamford Hill (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Manor House
Our customers here include homes close to Arts and Media School Islington, Church of St Olave and Church of St Andrew, among other places. Other local landmarks include Woodberry Down Community Primary School (within half a mile north-east), Woodberry Down School (less than half a mile east), Beaconsfield pub (under half a mile north) and Chestnuts Park (0.8 miles north). There is a railway station in Manor House itself: Harringay Green Lanes station. Well-known places in the area include City of London Maternity Hospital (1 mile west) and Arsenal Football Club Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Woodberry Wetlands and Highgate Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornsey (1.1 miles north-west)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
