Essex · England

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Moreton, Essex

Problem with your bath in Moreton? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Moreton

Bath re-enamelling at your home in Moreton

The bath stays where it is, so the taps, tiles and plumbing aren’t touched. Most baths are done in one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. Our technicians work on basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are several chips and rust patches and a coloured bath you want in white.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Location
Moreton (CM5)
Area hub
Essex
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Can I fix it myself?

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

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

Repairs by material

Roll-top and period baths

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

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

The process

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes a full day. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

How to prepare

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Ask for a price

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

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What a repair can’t fix

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
  • A bath split right through the body
  • Acrylic that moves when you stand in it

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

Materials we repair

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

Repairing versus replacing in Moreton

Replacing the bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.

Why us?

  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Colour-matched on site
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Moreton and nearby

Moreton is about 5 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Our technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Essex. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.

Here we cover the CM5 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Church Road, Bridge Road and Matthews Court and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Moreton: Pedlars End (1 mile south-west), Bobbingworth (1 mile south), Bovinger (1 mile south-west), Little Laver (2 miles north-east) and Clatterford End (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (15 miles south-east), Harlow (5 miles north-west), Brentwood (9 miles south-east), Billericay (12 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).

Around Moreton

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Mary the Virgin, The Ongar Academy and Moreton Massey pub and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around St. Margaret's Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Willingale Doe (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Moreton includes Gernon Bushes.

Map of Moreton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The material
  • Whether we combine several jobs

A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from photos

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

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Any details about the material

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Aftercare tips

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • Have chips seen to early
  • Avoid suction-cup mats
  • Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
  • 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 can’t build up.

Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.

Questions from Moreton

Can I add another job to the visit?

Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.

What information do you need?

Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.

Do you come to Moreton?

We do. We send a technician to Moreton for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Can you price it without visiting?

Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Moreton?

Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

How long does re-enamelling take?

Most baths are done in a day, ready the next day. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.

Will the new finish last?

Look after it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.

Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Moreton

A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.

Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:

  • A coating lifting around the plughole
  • Stains that will not shift
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
  • A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What preparation is included
  • How soon you can use it again
  • How the room is protected while they work

How to compare quotes

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