Suffolk · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Shotley Common, Suffolk
Problem with your bath in Shotley Common? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Thin, worn enamel in places
About our bath re-enamelling in Shotley Common
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We regularly repair basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops, and people most often call us about a coating lifting around the plughole and chips and rust in more than one place.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Suffolk.
- Area
- Shotley Common (IP9)
- County
- Suffolk
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Have chips seen to early
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
- The material
- How many items we do on one visit
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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone photos are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Details of any past repairs
- A picture taken from further back
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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Repairs by material
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
How the visit works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes the best part of a day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the area is dry
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: 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 generally wins. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair usually 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
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Shotley Common: your questions answered
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Suffolk, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the following day. We will confirm timings when we quote.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
When a repair is not the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Shotley Common
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Several chips and rust patches
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Wear marks under the taps
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How soon you can use it again
Our work in Shotley Common
Shotley Common is about 4 miles north of Harwich, in Suffolk. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover all 731 towns and villages in Suffolk. We work right across the region, from Shotley Common to London (about 66 miles away).
We cover every part of IP9 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Church End (1 mile south-east), Pin Mill (1 mile north-west), Shotley (1 mile south-east), Chelmondiston (1 mile west) and Erwarton (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ipswich (6 miles north-west), Felixstowe (5 miles east), Kesgrave (5 miles north), Woodbridge (8 miles north-east), Hadleigh (12 miles west) and Stoke (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Shotley Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Boot pub, Holliwood High School and Church of St Mary. The closest station to Shotley Common is Harwich International station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Clement's Hospital (4.9 miles north) and Harwich Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Shotley Common includes Levington Lagoon and Alton Water.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
