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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Stagden Cross, Essex
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Stagden Cross and across Essex. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
FAQs for Stagden Cross
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
How long does re-enamelling last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you come to Stagden Cross?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Stagden Cross for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
About our bath re-enamelling in Stagden Cross
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Common call-outs are for an outdated colour you’d like to change and a coating lifting around the plughole, on basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.
- Location
- Stagden Cross (CM1)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Have chips seen to early
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
What happens on the day
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes most of the day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Advice
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
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.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. 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.
What we are called out for in Stagden Cross
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Stains that won’t shift
- Lots of chips and rust spots
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How long it needs to cure
- Who will actually do the work
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Stagden Cross. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A bath split right through the body
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing generally wins. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Towns and villages near Stagden Cross
What else we do in Stagden Cross
Where we work around Stagden Cross
Stagden Cross is about 7 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Stagden Cross is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 29 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CM1. Other places close to Stagden Cross include High Easter (1 mile west), High Roding (3 miles north-west), Keeres Green (3 miles west), Roundbush Green (3 miles west) and Great Canfield (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (7 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles north-east), Harlow (11 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south), Maldon (14 miles south-east) and Billericay (13 miles south).
Around Stagden Cross
Around Stagden Cross, we work in homes near Parish Church of St Mary and Cock And Bell pub. Nearby you’ll also find Willingale Doe (4.7 miles south-west) and Broomfield Hospital (4.7 miles south-east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
