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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Old Heath, Essex
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Old Heath. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Repair or replace: which is better?
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Prices start from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why us?
- Everything repaired in place
- We leave the room as we found it
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath re-enamelling in Old Heath without replacing anything
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without taking anything out. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. If you’re dealing with an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, we can help, whatever the material.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Old Heath (CO2, CO1, CO4)
- Region
- Essex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take the best part of a day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- 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 typically ready the following day.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
You don’t 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.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Heath
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around Old Heath, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Our work in Old Heath
Old Heath is about 1 mile south of Greenstead, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Old Heath is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. We work right across the region, from Old Heath to London (51 miles away).
Every address in CO2, CO1 and CO4 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Wick Road, Haven Road and D'arcy Road. We also travel to The Hythe (1 mile north), Berechurch (1 mile south-west), Rowhedge (1 mile south-east), Greenstead (1 mile north) and Wivenhoe Cross (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Clacton-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Maldon (14 miles south-west), Witham (13 miles west), Harwich (15 miles east), Halstead (13 miles west) and Heybridge (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Old Heath
We visit homes around Donyland Lodge, Old Heath Community Primary School and Thomas Lord Audley School and Language College, among other places. Also close by are The Bell pub (less than half a mile south-east), St Barnabas (under half a mile south-west) and Wivenhoe Park (1.2 miles north-east). For rail, the closest station is Hythe station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Essex County Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Grandad's Photography Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Old Heath includes Cockaynes Wood.
Common problems we fix in Old Heath
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, with nothing wrong except the surface. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is usually as strong as ever.
Common reasons people in Old Heath contact us are:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Questions to ask before you book
- Who turns up on the day
- How long it needs to cure
- What protection goes down before work starts
- If travel is included in the price
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Doing more than one item at once
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Any details about the material
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Old Heath
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Is there a smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll 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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 frequently lifts.
What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A metal bath with a through crack
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
