Suffolk · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Shimpling, Suffolk
Local bath re-enamelling for Shimpling: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that will not shift
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Bath re-enamelling in Shimpling, done in place
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. If you are dealing with a coating lifting around the plughole and stains that won’t shift, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Where
- Shimpling (IP29)
- Region
- Suffolk
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- A bath split right through the body
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
How it works
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow most of the day. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s usually ready the next day.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
About Shimpling
Shimpling is about 6 miles north of Sudbury, in Suffolk. From the centre of Shimpling to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Shimpling is one of 731 towns and villages in Suffolk we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 56 miles away.
Here we cover the IP29 postcode area. We also cover the places around Shimpling: Slough Hill (1 mile north), Shimpling Street (1 mile north-east), Alpheton (1 mile east), Hanningfield Green (2 miles north) and Bury Road (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bury St Edmunds (8 miles north), Haverhill (12 miles west), Sudbury (6 miles south), Stowmarket (12 miles east), Hadleigh (12 miles south-east) and Needham Market (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Shimpling
Around Shimpling, we work in homes near Church of St George. A little further out are Cockfield Tower (2.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Bull's Wood.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shimpling
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Towns and villages near Shimpling
What else we do in Shimpling
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
- Details of any past repairs
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 send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Repairing versus replacing in Shimpling
A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and days without a bathroom. Resurfacing renews the whole surface with the bath left where it is. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Shimpling clients choose us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Shimpling questions
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
How long is the bath unusable?
Generally one day, with the bath ready the day after. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
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