Norfolk · England

Bath Re-enamelling for Tilney St Lawrence homes

We travel to Tilney St Lawrence for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A coloured bath you want in white
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Tilney St Lawrence

Bath re-enamelling in Tilney St Lawrence, done in place

Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays, and people most frequently call us about a roll-top that’s seen better days and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Location
Tilney St Lawrence (PE34)
Region
Norfolk
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

Aftercare tips

Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:

  • Respect the curing time we give you
  • Fix dripping taps quickly
  • Avoid suction-cup mats
  • Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners

A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.

What affects the price in Tilney St Lawrence

Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The material
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The size and number of damaged areas

A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • A picture taken from further back

To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.

Common problems we fix in Tilney St Lawrence

A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Chips and rust in more than one place
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it

Comparing quotes

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

How to compare quotes

About Tilney St Lawrence

Tilney St Lawrence is about 6 miles north-east of Wisbech, in Norfolk. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in all 797 towns and villages across Norfolk.

All of PE34 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Church Road, St John's Road and Westfields Close. If you are just outside Tilney St Lawrence, we cover Terrington St John (1 mile north-west), Walpole Highway (2 miles west), Walpole St Peter (3 miles north-west), Walpole St Andrew (4 miles north-west) and Terrington St Clement (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as King's Lynn (7 miles north-east), Downham Market (8 miles south-east), Fairstead (7 miles north-east), West Lynn (6 miles north-east), North Lynn (7 miles north-east) and Dersingham (13 miles north-east).

Landmarks near Tilney St Lawrence

In Tilney St Lawrence, that means homes near Church of St Lawrence and Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School. The nearest railway station is Watlington station, about 4.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Fenland And West Norfolk Aviation Museum (3.9 miles west) and North Cambridgeshire Hospital (5.7 miles south-west).

Map of Tilney St Lawrence © OpenStreetMap contributors

FAQs for Tilney St Lawrence

Does re-enamelling smell?

There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Can tenants book a repair?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

How long does re-enamelling last?

It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.

Which areas do you work in?

We work UK-wide, and that includes Tilney St Lawrence. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Can you make a coloured bath white?

Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.

Will there be a smell?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

Repair or replace in Tilney St Lawrence?

There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you are refitting the whole room anyway. Otherwise, resurfacing normally wins. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • Generally one visit, start to finish
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Honest limits

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
  • Steel that has corroded right through

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Tilney St Lawrence

  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Cast iron baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Acrylic baths

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Pressed steel

Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, 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.

What we do, step by step

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a full day, including clearing up.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
  3. We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
  4. We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
  5. Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the day after.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

How to get a price

Most customers in Tilney St Lawrence get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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