Norfolk · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Silvergate
We travel to Silvergate for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- Stains that won’t shift
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Repair dripping taps early
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
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.
Bath re-enamelling in Silvergate, done in place
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, resurfacing is normally the best value. There is no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. We work on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are a coloured bath you want in white and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Silvergate (NR11)
- Area hub
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
What we can’t put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material and finish
- The type of damage
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- The material, if you know it
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a full day, tidy-up included.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your NR11 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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About Silvergate
Silvergate is about 7 miles west of North Walsham, in Norfolk. Whether you are in the middle of Silvergate or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 797 places in Norfolk.
We cover every part of the NR11 postcode area and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Silvergate, we cover Ingworth (2 miles north-east), Wolterton (2 miles north), Calthorpe (3 miles north), Erpingham (3 miles north-east) and Wickmere (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Norwich (12 miles south), Dereham (15 miles south-west), Sprowston (11 miles south), Thorpe St Andrew (13 miles south-east), North Walsham (7 miles east) and Sheringham (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Silvergate
Around Silvergate, we work in homes near Aylsham High School, St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School and Buckinghamshire Arms Public House. A little further out are Burgh next Aylsham (2.6 miles south-east).
Nearby places to Silvergate
Other services in Silvergate
Can I fix it myself?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Common problems we fix in Silvergate
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
The things customers usually mention when they call include:
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
What your quote should include
- Whether the price covers travel
- How your room will be protected
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Aftercare advice
Silvergate questions
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Silvergate?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
