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Bath Re-enamelling for Picketts Lock homes
Bath re-enamelling in Picketts Lock without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
About our bath re-enamelling in Picketts Lock
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We are often asked to fix chips and rust in more than one place and thin, worn enamel in places, on cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Picketts Lock (N9, E4, N18)
- County
- Greater London
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Picketts Lock
- One price list for the entire UK
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Questions from Picketts Lock
Is there a smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, often. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
How long is the bath unusable?
One day for most baths, ready the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
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The process
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take most of the day.
- 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
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: 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
Common problems we fix in Picketts Lock
Enamel does not fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, normally first under the taps and around the waste.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Wear marks under the taps
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Before you book anyone
- Who turns up on the day
- How soon you can use it again
- What aftercare is recommended
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A metal bath with a through crack
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Picketts Lock
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Landlord and trade work in Picketts Lock
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.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Have chips seen to early
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
The first few days matter most: 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.
Picketts Lock and nearby
Picketts Lock is about 1 mile west of Chingford, in Greater London. Across the N9 area, we carry out the work at your property. Picketts Lock is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our jobs stretch from Picketts Lock to London (9 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: N9, E4 and N18. From Ardra Road, Goodwin Road and Hennessy Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. You will find Picketts Lock on the A1037, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Picketts Lock: Chingford Mount (1 mile south-east), South Chingford (1 mile south), Chingford (1 mile east), Edmonton (1 mile west) and Ponders End (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (9 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (8 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Picketts Lock
We visit homes around Nightingale Academy, Delta Primary School and The King's Ford pub and the streets around them. You will also find All Saints' Church (0.7 miles east) and Pymmes Park (1.8 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Ponders End station, about 1.2 miles north. Nearby you will also find Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and The Epping Forest Museum (2.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Edmonton (1.7 miles west)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
