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Bath Re-enamelling for West Hackney homes
Local bath re-enamelling for West Hackney: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Bath re-enamelling in West Hackney without replacing anything
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without a refit. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays, and people most often call us about brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and an outdated colour you’d like to change.
Every job is backed for twelve months in West Hackney and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- West Hackney (N16, E5, E8)
- County
- Greater London
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in West Hackney as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
What we’re called out for in West Hackney
Older baths often have several problems at once: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A coloured bath you want in white
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
What your quote should include
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How long it needs to cure
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How to care for the finish
Towns and villages near West Hackney
What else we do in West Hackney
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which generally takes most of the day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the next day.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish 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 cannot put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- A bath that’s rusted through
- A metal bath with a through crack
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in West Hackney
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
Should you replace it?
A new 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. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in West Hackney
- We leave the room as we found it
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One visit for most repairs
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
What affects the price in West Hackney
Resurfacing from £350. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
West Hackney: your questions answered
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Greater London.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
About West Hackney
West Hackney is about 4 miles north of London, in Greater London. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. West Hackney is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
Every address in N16, E5 and E8 is within our area. From Muir Road, Burma Road and Piano Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Main roads around West Hackney include the A107, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside West Hackney, we cover Shacklewell (1 mile south), Stoke Newington (1 mile west), Clapton (1 mile east), Stamford Hill (1 mile north) and Upper Clapton (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
Around West Hackney
Around West Hackney, we work in homes near The Coach And Horses Public House, St Michael and All Angels and Stoke Newington Common. Also close by are The Petchey Academy (0.5 miles south), Tawhid Boys School (less than half a mile north), Benthal Primary School (less than half a mile south-east) and Church of St Andrew (0.8 miles north-west). West Hackney has its own railway station: Rectory Road station. Well-known places in the area include Clowns Gallery-Museum (1.1 miles south) and German Hospital (0.9 miles south). Not far away are Woodberry Wetlands and Hollow Pond.
- Other local spots include Stoke Newington (0.7 miles south-west)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
