Essex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Wickford, Essex
Our repair technicians come to Wickford for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Wickford
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. Our technicians work on Victorian roll-tops, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and worn patches where water runs and sits.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Wickford (SS12, SS11, CM11)
- County
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes most of the day.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- 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 until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Wickford. The price comes down to:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
- The type of damage
- How hard the colour is to match
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.
How to get a fixed quote
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
- Details of any past repairs
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Wickford and nearby
Wickford is about 4 miles north-east of Basildon, in Essex. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 644 places across Essex. Our jobs stretch from Wickford to London (about 28 miles away).
Every address in SS12, SS11 and CM11 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From High Street, Market Road and Upper Market Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Being close to the A129 and A132, Wickford is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Wickford include Shotgate (1 mile east), Runwell (1 mile north), Battlesbridge (2 miles north-east), Rawreth (2 miles east) and Brock Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (9 miles north), Basildon (4 miles south-west), Brentwood (10 miles west), Maldon (11 miles north-east), Canvey Island (6 miles south-east) and Billericay (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Wickford
Around Wickford, we work in homes near St Andrew, Oakfield Primary School and Beauchamps High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Wickford is Wickford station, about 0.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Rayleigh Castle (3.6 miles east) and Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (2.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Shotgate Thickets.
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What we’re called out for in Wickford
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
What to look for in a quote
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price covers travel
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if they find more damage
Landlords, agents and businesses in Wickford
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.
For anyone letting property in or around Wickford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
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.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Repairing versus replacing in Wickford
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wickford
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No extra charge for your area
- A fixed quote before booking
- Work done at your home or business
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Nearby places to Wickford
Other services in Wickford
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Wickford
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Do you cover Wickford?
We do. Technicians travel to Wickford from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Is there a smell?
A little, during the work. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
