Essex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Matching, Essex
Bath re-enamelling for Matching, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that won’t shift
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Covering Matching
Matching is about 4 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Whether you’re in the middle of Matching or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 644 places in Essex. We work right across the region, from Matching to London (about 23 miles away).
Every address in CM17 is within our area. If you’re just outside Matching, we cover Newman's End (1 mile north), Matching Tye (1 mile south-west), Housham Tye (1 mile south-west), Loyter's Green (1 mile south) and Magdalen Laver (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (4 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Matching
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Parish Church of St Mary and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Mark Hall Cycle Museum (3.2 miles west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (4.9 miles west). Not far away are Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
Bath re-enamelling in Matching without replacing anything
We do not move the bath, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. Most baths are done in one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. Whether it’s chips and rust in more than one place and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, we can help.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Matching (CM17)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Matching
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, lifting by the plughole or blistering. We strip what’s failing and start again.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon you can use it again
- If travel is included in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Nearby places to Matching
What else we do in Matching
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Matching
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes most of the day. We leave the room clean.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Matching. The price comes down to:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material and finish
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. Try to include:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job without visiting.
What a repair can’t fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A metal bath with a through crack
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
