Essex · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Matching Tye
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Matching Tye and across Essex. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Stains that won’t shift
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Respect the curing time we give you
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Have chips seen to early
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
About our bath re-enamelling in Matching Tye
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 do not cut corners on it. Our repair technicians work on cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and people most frequently call us about wear marks under the taps and a coating lifting around the plughole.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Matching Tye (CM17)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Matching Tye: your questions answered
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, frequently. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Will there be fumes?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
When a repair is not the answer
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A bath split right through the body
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Matching Tye
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
How it works
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It normally takes a full day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the following day.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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What affects the price in Matching Tye
Resurfacing from £350. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
- The type of damage
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Something in shot to show the size
- The material, if you know it
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Matching Tye
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Work done at your home or business
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Common problems we fix in Matching Tye
Older baths often have several problems at once: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Several chips and rust patches
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Before booking anyone
- How the colour is matched
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
- How long it needs to cure
Towns and villages near Matching Tye
Other services in Matching Tye
Covering Matching Tye
Matching Tye is about 3 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. We visit clients in Matching Tye, so nothing has to leave your home. Matching Tye is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Every address in CM17 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Rainbow Road and Harlow Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Matching Tye: Matching (1 mile north-east), Housham Tye (1 mile west), Loyter's Green (1 mile south), Newman's End (1 mile north) and Magdalen Laver (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (3 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Matching Tye
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gibberd Garden and Parish Church of St Mary and the streets around them. The closest station to Matching Tye is Harlow Mill station, about 2.7 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Harlow Mill (2.9 miles west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
