Essex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Shelley, Essex
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Shelley, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
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. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is typically 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.
Why book with us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Shelley
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Common call-outs are for a peeling or bubbling previous coating and several chips and rust patches, in basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Shelley (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Places near Shelley
More services for Shelley
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shelley as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Have chips seen to early
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, especially in hard water areas, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes the best part of a day. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
We price from photos 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 we will come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A metal bath with a through crack
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
Where we work around Shelley
Shelley is about 7 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Shelley is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
Every address in CM5 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as St Peter's Avenue, Bewlay Close and Queensway and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Shelley: Chipping Ongar (1 mile south), Greensted (1 mile south-west), High Ongar (1 mile south-east), Bobbingworth (1 mile north-west) and Greensted Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles north-west), Brentwood (7 miles south-east), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Around Shelley
We visit homes around The Cock Tavern, Ongar Primary School and Church of St Peter, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (4 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (5.1 miles west). Not far away are Gernon Bushes.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Common questions in Shelley
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
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.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you cover Shelley?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Shelley for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Common problems we fix in Shelley
Hard water speeds up the wear, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Before you book anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- How to care for the finish
- What preparation is included
- How changes to the job are handled
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
