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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ridlington, Norfolk

Damaged bath in Ridlington? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Chips and rust in more than one place
  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Ridlington

What happens on the day

There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a full day, including clearing up.

  1. We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
  4. We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
  5. The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the next day.

Before we arrive

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Ask for a price

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Get a free quote

Advice

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Ridlington

We re-enamel a lot of period and roll-top baths, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. Whether it’s enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, we can help, whatever the material.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Ridlington and across Norfolk.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Location
Ridlington (NR28)
Area hub
Norfolk
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What a repair cannot fix

A repair is not right for every job, for example:

  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
  • A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

Surfaces we repair

  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Acrylic baths
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Cast iron baths

Ridlington and the surrounding area

Ridlington is about 4 miles east of North Walsham, in Norfolk. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover all 797 towns and villages across Norfolk, from the larger towns to small villages.

Here we cover the NR28 postcode area. From The Street, North Walsham Road and Happisburgh Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Close by, we cover Ridlington Street (1 mile south-east), Witton (1 mile north-west), Crostwight (1 mile south-west), Pollard Street (1 mile north) and Broomholm (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Norwich (15 miles south-west), Sprowston (13 miles south-west), Thorpe St Andrew (14 miles south-west), North Walsham (4 miles west), Sheringham (14 miles north-west) and Taverham (15 miles south-west).

Around Ridlington

We visit homes around East Ruston Village Green and Church of St Peter. Ridlington’s nearest station is North Walsham station, about 4 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Norfolks Golden Fleece Heritage Museum (3 miles south-west) and Dilham Castle (2.9 miles south).

Map of Ridlington © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and trade work in Ridlington

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Norfolk and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

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.

What affects the price in Ridlington

Resurfacing from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • The material and finish
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The size and number of damaged areas

Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Send photos for a quote

When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.

How to care for the repair

So the finish stays in good condition for years:

  • Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
  • Avoid suction-cup mats
  • Store bottles off the bath

A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.

Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.

Should you replace it?

Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.

Why Ridlington customers choose us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Common problems we fix in Ridlington

Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
  • A coating lifting around the plughole
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • Chips and rust in more than one place

Questions to ask before you book

  • Who will actually do the work
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • How long it needs to cure
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

Choosing a repair company

Questions from Ridlington

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

Do you come to Ridlington?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Ridlington and the rest of Norfolk. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.

Do you cover the whole of Norfolk?

We cover the whole UK, including Ridlington and the rest of Norfolk. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.

Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?

Typically, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send pictures.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Will the bath be moved?

No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.

Can you do the outside of a roll-top?

Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.

Acrylic

Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.

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