Suffolk · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Mellis
Damaged bath in Mellis? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
About Mellis
Mellis is about 10 miles north of Stowmarket, in Suffolk. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Mellis is one of 731 towns and villages in Suffolk where we work. Our jobs stretch from Mellis to London (76 miles away).
We cover every part of IP23. Whether you live on Earlsford Road, Rectory Road and The Carnser Path or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Mellis: Thornham Parva (1 mile south-east), Little Green (2 miles west), Thrandeston (2 miles north-east), Wortham (2 miles north-west) and Gislingham (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stowmarket (10 miles south), Diss (4 miles north-east), Needham Market (12 miles south), Chilton (10 miles south-west), Thurston (12 miles south-west) and Elmswell (9 miles south-west).
Around Mellis
Around Mellis, we work in homes near Mellis Church of England Primary School, The Railway Tavern and Hartismere School. The closest station to Mellis is Diss station, about 3.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Finningham Cromwells Plantation (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Mellis includes Mellis Common.
Bath re-enamelling in Mellis, done in place
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and common reasons people contact us are an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and several chips and rust patches.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Suffolk.
- Area
- Mellis (IP23)
- Area hub
- Suffolk
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Mellis
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Stains that won’t shift
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
What to look for in a quote
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who will actually do the work
- How soon you can use it again
Other services in Mellis
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Any details about the material
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a full day. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Related advice
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A bath that is rusted through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
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.
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, so limescale cannot build up.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Mellis questions
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
How do I book?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Will the new finish last?
Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Repairing versus replacing in Mellis
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
What you get with us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
