Greater London · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Poplar
Bath re-enamelling for Poplar, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Bath re-enamelling in Poplar without replacing anything
We don’t move the bath, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. Most baths are done in one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. Typical jobs include wear marks under the taps and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, in Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Poplar (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Avoid suction-cup mats
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Covering Poplar
Poplar is about 2 miles south-west of Plaistow, in Greater London. Anywhere in E14, we carry out the work at your property. Poplar is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
Our repair technicians cover all of the E14, SE16 and E22 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Market Way, Castor Lane and Dockyard Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Main roads around Poplar include the A102 and A1261, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also work in London Docklands (1 mile south), Canary Wharf (1 mile south-west), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile south-east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Poplar
In Poplar, that means homes near St Peter's Church, Langdon Park Secondary School and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School and the streets around them. You will also find Tower Hamlets College (within half a mile north), Bartlett Park (0.6 miles north) and The Ledger Building pub (under half a mile west). Poplar has its own railway station: Canary Wharf station. Nearby you will also find Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
Poplar: your questions answered
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Poplar included. Travel is included in the price.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Do you cover Poplar?
We do. We send a technician to Poplar for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Usually, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many areas need work
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
The process
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes most of the day. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s usually ready the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Poplar
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Stains that won’t shift
Before booking anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Should you replace it?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the whole room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Poplar customers choose us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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