Suffolk · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Tattingstone White Horse homes
Damaged bath in Tattingstone White Horse? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Tattingstone White Horse
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, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Common call-outs are for an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Tattingstone White Horse (IP9)
- Region
- Suffolk
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Tattingstone White Horse
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Stains that won’t shift
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What protection goes down before work starts
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Other services in Tattingstone White Horse
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 pay close attention there.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
How to care for the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Fix dripping taps quickly.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes most of the day in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Tattingstone White Horse. The price comes down to:
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
- How hard the colour is to match
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
How to get a fixed price
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Questions from Tattingstone White Horse
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Tattingstone White Horse?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
What do you need from me?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and normally a day, and the bath is usable the day after. Prices start from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why Tattingstone White Horse customers choose us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Tattingstone White Horse and nearby
Tattingstone White Horse is about 4 miles south-west of Ipswich, in Suffolk. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 731 towns and villages in Suffolk. You can also see our page for London, about 62 miles away.
We cover every part of the IP9 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on School Road and White Horse Hill and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Tattingstone White Horse: Blacksmith's Corner (2 miles north), Wherstead (2 miles north-east), Belstead (2 miles north), Freston (2 miles east) and Stoke Park (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ipswich (4 miles north-east), Felixstowe (10 miles east), Stowmarket (14 miles north), Kesgrave (7 miles north-east), Woodbridge (11 miles north-east) and Hadleigh (7 miles north-west).
Around Tattingstone White Horse
Typical jobs here are in homes near Holbrook Academy, Church of St Mary and Millennium Wood and the streets around them. Tattingstone White Horse’s nearest station is Ipswich station, about 3.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital (4.6 miles north) and Museum of Knots & Sailors Ropework (3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Tattingstone White Horse include Cattawade Marshes and Alton Water.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
