Essex · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Rawreth
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Rawreth, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Chips and rust in more than one place
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Bath re-enamelling in Rawreth without replacing anything
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, and we take our time over it. We regularly repair acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people get in touch are chips and rust in more than one place and staining under the taps and around the waste.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Rawreth and across Essex.
- Location
- Rawreth (SS11)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
A new bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the whole surface without moving it. Prices start from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rawreth
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One price list for the entire UK
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Rawreth and nearby
Rawreth is about 2 miles north-west of Rayleigh, in Essex. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Rawreth is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 30 miles away.
Every address in SS11 is covered. Jobs here include addresses on Church Road, Chelmsford Road and Bedloes Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover include Battlesbridge (1 mile north-west), Shotgate (1 mile west), Wickford (2 miles west), Runwell (2 miles north-west) and Rettendon (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (10 miles north-west), Basildon (6 miles south-west), Brentwood (12 miles west), Maldon (9 miles north-east), Canvey Island (6 miles south) and Billericay (7 miles west).
Near you in Rawreth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Nicholas, The Barge Inn and Beauchamps High School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Kendal Park (1.9 miles north-east) and Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School (1.2 miles south). Rawreth’s nearest station is Battlesbridge station, about 1 mile north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Rayleigh Castle (2 miles south-east) and Chartwell Private Hospital (5.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rawreth include Shotgate Thickets.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, because they can mark the finish. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
How it works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a full day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the following day.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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Questions from Rawreth
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Normally one day, with the bath ready the next day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, frequently. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
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.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Where you are, by postcode
- A picture taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Rawreth use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
