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Bath Re-enamelling for Ulting homes

Bath re-enamelling across Ulting and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Ulting

How we price bath re-enamelling

Prices start from £350. There is no area surcharge for Ulting. The price reflects:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How many areas need work

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Ulting. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Send photos for a quote

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Any details about the material
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Bath re-enamelling in Ulting, done in place

When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, resurfacing is normally the best value. There’s no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. We are frequently asked to fix a coating lifting around the plughole and staining under the taps and around the waste, in acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.

Where
Ulting (CM9)
Region
Essex
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

Landlords, agents and businesses in Ulting

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

FAQs for Ulting

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.

Is there any odour?

There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.

What areas do you cover?

All of Essex, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.

Will the new finish last?

It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.

Will there be fumes?

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

How long will the bath be out of use?

Normally one day, with the bath ready the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.

What happens next?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

Different materials, different repairs

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

How to look after the repair

It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:

  • Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
  • Avoid suction-cup mats
  • Have chips seen to early
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent

Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.

Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.

What we’re called out for in Ulting

Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, lifting by the plughole or blistering. We strip what’s failing and start again.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Wear marks under the taps
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
  • A coating lifting around the plughole
  • Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough

Comparing quotes

  • Who will actually do the work
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • What preparation is included
  • If travel is included in the price

10 questions to ask before booking

The process

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes the best part of a day in most cases. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

How to prepare

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Ask for a price

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Repair or replace in Ulting?

Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

What you get with us

  • Everything repaired in place
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Where we work around Ulting

Ulting is about 3 miles north-west of Maldon, in Essex. Jobs in Ulting are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Ulting is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Ulting to London (about 35 miles away).

Every address in CM9 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also work in Nounsley (1 mile north), Woodham Walter (1 mile south), Curling Tye Green (2 miles south-east), Langford (2 miles east) and Woodham Mortimer (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (5 miles west), Basildon (14 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles north), Maldon (3 miles south-east), Billericay (12 miles south-west) and Rayleigh (11 miles south).

Local landmarks in Ulting

We visit homes around Church of All Saints and The Sportsmans Arms, among other places. Ulting’s nearest station is Hatfield Peverel station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Priory Hospital (5.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves.

Map of Ulting © OpenStreetMap contributors

When a repair isn’t the answer

Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:

  • Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
  • Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
  • A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

What we work on

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