Suffolk · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Swilland homes
Bath re-enamelling in Swilland without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
What we do, step by step
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes the best part of a day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Swilland, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Swilland
Resurfacing renews the whole surface of the bath without a refit. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. We work on basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and chips and rust in more than one place.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Swilland and across Suffolk.
- Where
- Swilland (IP6)
- Region
- Suffolk
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- The material
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Swilland. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A photo taken from further back
Most clients in Swilland get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why Swilland clients choose us
- Colour-matched on site
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Most jobs done in one visit
- No extra charge for your area
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
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.
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Have chips seen to early
- Store bottles off the bath
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Fix dripping taps quickly
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Landlord and trade work in Swilland
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
What we cannot put right
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
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FAQs for Swilland
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How long does re-enamelling last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
Do you need to take the bath out?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room masked and ventilated.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
About Swilland
Swilland is about 5 miles north of Kesgrave, in Suffolk. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 731 places across Suffolk, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Swilland to London (70 miles away).
All of IP6 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Swilland: Ashbocking (1 mile north), Witnesham (1 mile south), Henley (2 miles south-west), Hemingstone (2 miles west) and Bell's Cross (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ipswich (6 miles south), Felixstowe (13 miles south-east), Stowmarket (9 miles north-west), Kesgrave (5 miles south), Woodbridge (5 miles south-east) and Hadleigh (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Swilland
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Moon and Mushroom pub, Witnesham Primary School and Church of St Mary and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Westerfield station, about 3.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital (5.1 miles south-west) and Claydon Hall (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Swilland includes Brooke House Nature Reserve.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
