Suffolk · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Shotley Gate
Damaged bath in Shotley Gate? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
About our bath re-enamelling in Shotley Gate
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without a refit. It’s the answer when the entire bath is tired rather than one spot. We work on basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are a roll-top that’s seen better days and wear marks under the taps.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Where
- Shotley Gate (IP9)
- Region
- Suffolk
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
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What else we do in Shotley Gate
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Shotley Gate
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use, with nothing wrong except the surface. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is usually as strong as ever.
Look out for any of the following:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Several chips and rust patches
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What preparation is included
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing renews the whole surface without moving it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shotley Gate
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Fixed prices from your photos
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
FAQs for Shotley Gate
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
How long is the bath unusable?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the next day. We give you timings with the quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow a full day from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- 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
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Covering Shotley Gate
Shotley Gate is about 2 miles north of Harwich, in Suffolk. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Shotley Gate and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Shotley Gate is one of 731 places in Suffolk where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 66 miles away.
Every address in IP9 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Estuary Crescent, Lower Harlings and Ganges Road. If you’re just outside Shotley Gate, we cover Shotley (1 mile north-west), Parkeston (1 mile south-west), Church End (1 mile north-west), Erwarton (2 miles west) and Harwich (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ipswich (8 miles north-west), Felixstowe (3 miles east), Kesgrave (7 miles north), Woodbridge (10 miles north), Hadleigh (14 miles north-west) and Stoke (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Shotley Gate
In Shotley Gate, that means homes near St Paul's Church, Bristol Arms and Shotley Community Primary School. The closest station to Shotley Gate is Harwich International station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Landguard Fort (2.7 miles south-east) and Harwich Lifeboat Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shotley Gate include Trimley Marshes.
How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- Never use suction bath mats
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Dry the bath after use if possible, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
