Essex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Shalford, Essex
Bath re-enamelling across Shalford and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Stains that will not shift
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes the best part of a day. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
About our bath re-enamelling in Shalford
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Whether it’s several chips and rust patches and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring, we can typically put it right.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Shalford (CM7)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About Shalford
Shalford is about 5 miles north-west of Braintree, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Shalford is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 40 miles away.
We work across CM7 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as The Street, Wethersfield Road and Braintree Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Sand Hill (1 mile north), Church End (1 mile south), Beazley End (1 mile south-east), Almshouse Green (3 miles north-east) and Bocking Churchstreet (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles south), Braintree (5 miles south-east), Witham (11 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (12 miles north-west), Halstead (6 miles east) and Great Dunmow (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Shalford
In Shalford, that means homes near The George Public House, Parish Church of St Andrew and Shalford Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Braintree station, about 4.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Braintree Community Hospital (4.2 miles south).
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Shalford?
Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Several chips and rust patches
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Stains that will not shift
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What protection goes down before work starts
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- When it can be used again
How to look after the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, because they can mark the finish. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Common questions in Shalford
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Shalford included. Travel is included in the price.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shalford
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.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Places near Shalford
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Repair or replace in Shalford?
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. Otherwise, resurfacing normally wins. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No extra charge for your area
- No need to remove anything
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Details of any past repairs
- A photo taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
