Suffolk · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Thorpe Morieux, Suffolk
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Thorpe Morieux and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Repairing versus replacing in Thorpe Morieux
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, usually one day, with the bath back in use the following day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Thorpe Morieux customers choose us
- No extra charge for your area
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No need to remove anything
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our bath re-enamelling in Thorpe Morieux
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. We work on acrylic baths, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops, and people most often call us about an old resurfacing that’s failing and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Suffolk.
- Area
- Thorpe Morieux (IP30)
- Region
- Suffolk
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About Thorpe Morieux
Thorpe Morieux is about 7 miles south-west of Stowmarket, in Suffolk. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Thorpe Morieux is one of 731 towns and villages in Suffolk we cover. Our jobs stretch from Thorpe Morieux to London (60 miles away).
Every address in IP30 is within our area. If you’re just outside Thorpe Morieux, we cover Almshouse Green (1 mile west), Brettenham (1 mile east), Colchester Green (2 miles north-west), Preston St Mary (2 miles south) and Great Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ipswich (15 miles south-east), Bury St Edmunds (9 miles north-west), Sudbury (8 miles south-west), Stowmarket (7 miles north-east), Hadleigh (9 miles south-east) and Stoke (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Thorpe Morieux
Around Thorpe Morieux, we work in homes near Centre Academy East Anglia, The Bull Inn and Church of St Mary the Virgin. Nearby you’ll also find Cockfield Tower (2.6 miles west). Not far away are Bull's Wood.
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What we cannot put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A metal bath with a through crack
- A bath that is rusted through
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Landlord and trade work in Thorpe Morieux
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Suffolk and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Common problems we fix in Thorpe Morieux
Older baths often have several problems at once: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
The things customers usually mention when they call include:
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Aftercare advice
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes the best part of a day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the following day.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
How to look after the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Thorpe Morieux questions
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Will the bath be moved?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Typically, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Is there a smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
