Hertfordshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Startop's End homes
Our repair technicians come to Startop's End for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that will not shift
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Startop's End
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We are frequently asked to fix a roll-top that’s seen better days and stains that won’t shift, in cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Hertfordshire.
- Location
- Startop's End (HP23)
- County
- Hertfordshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Startop's End
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Startop's End?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Usually, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send photos.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.
How long is the bath unusable?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Startop's End?
Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, normally first under the taps and around the waste.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Wear marks under the taps
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Before booking anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What protection goes down before work starts
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Other services in Startop's End
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
The price 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 pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- One picture of the entire bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
How it works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes most of the day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
Most customers in Startop's End get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Never use suction bath mats
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further.
About Startop's End
Startop's End is about 1 mile north of Tring, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in HP23, we come to you. Startop's End is one of 381 towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 33 miles away.
Every address in HP23 is covered. Jobs here include addresses on Watery Lane, Lukes Lea and Marsworth Wharf and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Marsworth (1 mile north-east), Tringford (1 mile south), Wilstone (1 mile west), Bulbourne (1 mile east) and Gubblecote (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Hemel Hempstead (10 miles south-east), St Albans (15 miles east), Harpenden (14 miles east), Berkhamsted (6 miles south-east), Rickmansworth (15 miles south-east) and Chorleywood (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Startop's End
We visit homes around Church of All Saints, The Angler's Retreat pub and Tring School. The closest station to Startop's End is Tring station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Tindal Centre (5.8 miles west) and Pitstone Green Museum (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Startop's End include College Lake nature reserve and Ivinghoe Beacon.
Why repair rather than replace?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and typically one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
