Hertfordshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for St Ibbs homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in St Ibbs, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
St Ibbs: your questions answered
How long is the bath unusable?
Generally one day, with the bath ready the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
What information do you need?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, so St Ibbs is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
About our bath re-enamelling in St Ibbs
Resurfacing renews the whole surface of the bath without taking anything out. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. Whether it’s a coloured bath you want in white and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, we can help.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- St Ibbs (SG4)
- County
- Hertfordshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the whole room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Ibbs
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We leave the room as we found it
- A fixed quote before booking
- Everything repaired in place
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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What else we do in St Ibbs
When a repair is not the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes the best part of a day for most jobs. The room is left tidy.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the following day.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There is no area surcharge for St Ibbs. The price reflects:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Details of any past repairs
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job.
What we’re called out for in St Ibbs
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is generally as strong as ever.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Wear marks under the taps
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Chips and rust in more than one place
What your quote should include
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the room is protected while they work
- How changes to the job are handled
- What preparation is included
Our work in St Ibbs
St Ibbs is about 2 miles south of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. St Ibbs is one of 381 towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 30 miles away.
All of SG4 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside St Ibbs, we cover Sperberry Hill (1 mile north-east), Little Almshoe (1 mile south), St Ippolyts (1 mile north-east), Gosmore (1 mile north-west) and Titmore Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (4 miles east), St Albans (12 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (8 miles south-west) and Hatfield (11 miles south).
Around St Ibbs
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Ippolyts (church of England), St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School and The Bull Public House. Other local landmarks include Kingshott School (1 mile north) and Hitchin Girls' School (1.6 miles north). The closest station to St Ibbs is Hitchin station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lister Hospital (2.1 miles east) and North Hertfordshire Museum (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Purwell Ninesprings and Markham's Hill.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Never use suction bath mats
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Fix dripping taps quickly
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.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
