Essex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in The Hythe, Essex
Damaged bath in The Hythe? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- An old resurfacing that is failing
How we handle bath re-enamelling in The Hythe
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without taking anything out. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. Common call-outs are for chips and rust in more than one place and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, on pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- The Hythe (CO1, CO4, CO2)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About The Hythe
The Hythe is about 1 mile south-east of Colchester, in Essex. Customers in The Hythe get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in 644 places across Essex. Our nearest city page is London, about 51 miles away.
Jobs in CO1, CO4 and CO2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Port Lane, Beche Road and Haven Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Greenstead (1 mile north-east), Old Heath (1 mile south), Berechurch (2 miles south-west), Wivenhoe Cross (2 miles south-east) and Crockleford Heath (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Clacton-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Maldon (15 miles south-west), Witham (14 miles south-west), Harwich (15 miles east), Halstead (13 miles west) and Heybridge (14 miles south-west).
What’s near The Hythe
In The Hythe, that means homes near Kendall Church of England Primary School, Colchester Academy and The Rising Sun Public House, among other places. Other local landmarks include Salary Brook Local Nature Reserve (0.8 miles east), Donyland Lodge (1.5 miles south) and Church of St Leonard at the Hythe (within half a mile north-west). The Hythe has its own railway station: Hythe station. Well-known places in the area include Colchester Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Essex County Hospital (1.6 miles west). Open spaces near The Hythe include Cockaynes Wood.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Have chips seen to early
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in The Hythe
What information do you need?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Do you cover The Hythe?
We do. We send a technician to The Hythe for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Will the bath be moved?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
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 is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Landlord and trade work in The Hythe
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
If you manage property in The Hythe, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes most of the day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
Email us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your CO1 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in The Hythe
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is normally as strong as ever.
Look out for these signs:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Wear marks under the taps
Questions to ask before booking
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
For a price in The Hythe, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Repairing versus replacing in The Hythe
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Nothing else is disturbed. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why The Hythe customers choose us
- One visit for most repairs
- No extra charge for your area
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Nearby places to The Hythe
What else we do in The Hythe
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
