Hertfordshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Walkern
Damaged bath in Walkern? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A coloured bath you want in white
The process
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a full day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
For a price in Walkern, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
About our bath re-enamelling in Walkern
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We are often asked to fix a coating lifting around the plughole and wear marks under the taps, in pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Location
- Walkern (SG2)
- Area hub
- Hertfordshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is generally much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why Walkern customers choose us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
What affects the price in Walkern
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The colour and finish to match
- The material and finish
- What kind of damage it is
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed price
You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
- A photo taken from further back
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Walkern, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Walkern as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
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Walkern: your questions answered
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Do you cover Walkern?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Walkern. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Hertfordshire.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A bath that is rusted through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Walkern
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
About Walkern
Walkern is about 2 miles east of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Anywhere in SG2, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 381 places across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Walkern to London (about 29 miles away).
All of SG2 is within our area. Streets in the area include High Street, Walchra Court and Yew Tree Close, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Walkern, we cover Aston End (2 miles south-west), Chells (2 miles west), St Nicholas (2 miles west), Stevenage (2 miles west) and Pin Green (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover St Albans (14 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (13 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (12 miles south-west), Hitchin (6 miles west) and Hoddesdon (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Walkern
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Robin Hood Public House, Walkern Primary School and Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Stevenage station, about 3.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lister Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Stevenage Museum (3.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Pryor's Wood.
When to call us in Walkern
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Stains that will not shift
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What aftercare is recommended
- If travel is included in the price
- How soon you can use it again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
