Hertfordshire · England

Bath Re-enamelling in Spellbrook

We travel to Spellbrook for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Spellbrook

Bath re-enamelling in Spellbrook, done in place

If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. There is no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. We work on pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops, and common reasons people contact us are wear marks under the taps and a peeling or bubbling previous coating.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Where
Spellbrook (CM23, CM22)
Area hub
Hertfordshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.

The process

We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes most of the day, and we will keep you posted as we go.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
  4. Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

How to get a price

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

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For landlords and businesses

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

If you manage property in Spellbrook, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.

When to call us in Spellbrook

Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • A roll-top that’s seen better days
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it

Questions to ask before you book

  • If travel is included in the price
  • What prep work is covered
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Who turns up on the day

How to compare quotes

When we would advise against a repair

We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Cast iron baths
  • Acrylic baths
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Basins & shower trays

What bath re-enamelling costs

Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Access to the area
  • How much damage there is
  • Doing more than one item at once

A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your photos

Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:

  • Any details about the material
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath

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 come back to you with a fixed figure.

Where we work around Spellbrook

Spellbrook is about 2 miles south of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We work in all 381 towns and villages in Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.

Jobs in CM23 and CM22 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Oram Court, Spellbrook Lane East and Spellbrook Lane West. We also cover the places around Spellbrook: Gaston Green (1 mile east), Little Hallingbury (1 mile east), Thorley Street (1 mile north), Thorley (1 mile north-west) and Sawbridgeworth (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Stevenage (15 miles west), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles west), Hoddesdon (9 miles south-west), Cheshunt (12 miles south-west), Hertford (10 miles west) and Ware (8 miles west).

What’s near Spellbrook

In Spellbrook, that means homes near Spellbrook CofE Primary School, Church of St Mary the Virgin and Leventhorpe. The closest station to Spellbrook is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 1.5 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Harlow Mill (3.4 miles south-west) and Henry Moore Studios and Gardens (3 miles west). For a walk, there is Thorley Wash nature reserve and Portingbury Hills.

Map of Spellbrook © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

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.

Common questions in Spellbrook

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We come back with a fixed quote. You’re under no obligation.

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Can pets and children be at home?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.

Do you charge for travel?

There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Is the work guaranteed?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

What happens if you find more damage?

If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

What information do you need?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Keeping it looking good

Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:

  • Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
  • Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface

Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.

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.

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