Essex · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Polstead Heath homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Polstead Heath and across Essex. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Bath re-enamelling in Polstead Heath without replacing anything
The bath stays where it is, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. It normally takes one visit, and can be used again the day after. If you are dealing with wear marks under the taps and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, we can help, whatever the material.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Polstead Heath (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes the best part of a day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- 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.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the following day.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
For anyone letting property in or around Polstead Heath, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Repairing versus replacing in Polstead Heath
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why us?
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colour-matched on site
- No need to remove anything
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The type of damage
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A picture taken from further back
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Polstead Heath, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Nearby places to Polstead Heath
What else we do in Polstead Heath
When to call us in Polstead Heath
Often the bath has just had decades of use, with nothing wrong except the surface. The body of the bath is generally perfectly sound.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Stains that won’t shift
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Chips and rust in more than one place
What your quote should include
- Aftercare advice
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How soon you can use it again
- How the room is protected while they work
How to care for the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, especially in hard water areas, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Where we work around Polstead Heath
Polstead Heath is about 7 miles east of Sudbury, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Polstead Heath is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 56 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CO6. That includes homes on Heath Close, Straight Road and Heath Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Polstead Heath: Hadleigh Heath (1 mile north), Polstead (1 mile south), Bell's Corner (1 mile south), Lower Layham (2 miles east) and Shelley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (9 miles south), Camulodunum (10 miles south), Halstead (13 miles south-west), Greenstead (9 miles south), Wivenhoe (11 miles south) and Brightlingsea (15 miles south).
Around Polstead Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Shoulder of Mutton pub. Well-known places in the area include Lindsey Castle (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Groton Wood.
Common questions in Polstead Heath
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Polstead Heath included. There is no extra charge for travel.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
How long is the bath unusable?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
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