Norfolk · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Surlingham, Norfolk
Our repair technicians come to Surlingham for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Covering Surlingham
Surlingham is about 6 miles south-east of Norwich, in Norfolk. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Surlingham is one of 797 towns and villages in Norfolk we cover.
All of NR14 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on The Street, Pond Lane and School Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Surlingham, we cover Brundall (1 mile north-east), Blofield (2 miles north-east), Great Plumstead (2 miles north), Strumpshaw (2 miles east) and Little Plumstead (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Norwich (6 miles north-west), Great Yarmouth (13 miles east), Wymondham (13 miles west), Gorleston-on-Sea (13 miles east), Sprowston (5 miles north-west) and Thorpe St Andrew (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Surlingham
In Surlingham, that means homes near The Ferry House, Church of St Mary and Surlingham Primary School. The closest station to Surlingham is Brundall Gardens station, roughly 1.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and Strumpshaw Hall Steam Museum (2 miles east). The countryside around Surlingham includes Bargate and RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh.
Bath re-enamelling in Surlingham, done in place
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Our repair technicians work on cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Surlingham (NR14)
- Region
- Norfolk
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Common questions in Surlingham
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Does the bath have to be removed?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
How long does re-enamelling last?
Look after it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Landlord and trade work in Surlingham
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Norfolk and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why Surlingham clients choose us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Usually one visit, start to finish
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How the visit works
Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we are there, the work takes the best part of a day for most jobs. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- 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.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Related advice
What we can’t put right
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
What we are called out for in Surlingham
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, lifting by the plughole or blistering. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
Look out for any of the following:
- Several chips and rust patches
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- When it can be used again
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is matched
Keeping it looking good
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Store bottles off the bath
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
