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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Wickham Bishops, Essex
Problem with your bath in Wickham Bishops? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
About our bath re-enamelling in Wickham Bishops
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. Whether it’s a bath in a colour that no longer suits and an old resurfacing that’s failing, we can help, whatever the material.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Where
- Wickham Bishops (CM8)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why Wickham Bishops customers choose us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We leave the room as we found it
- Same prices wherever you are
- Fixed prices from your pictures
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About Wickham Bishops
Wickham Bishops is about 2 miles south-east of Witham, in Essex. Customers in Wickham Bishops get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Wickham Bishops is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. We work right across the region, from Wickham Bishops to London (about 38 miles away).
We cover every part of CM8 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as The Street, Church Road and Station Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Beacon Hill (1 mile north-east), Great Totham (1 mile south-east), Great Braxted (2 miles north-east), Broad Street Green (2 miles south-east) and Langford (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (12 miles north-east), Chelmsford (8 miles west), Braintree (9 miles north-west), Maldon (4 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south-west) and Rayleigh (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Wickham Bishops
Around Wickham Bishops, we work in homes near The Green Man pub, Great Totham Primary School and Maltings Academy and the streets around them. Also close by are Whet Mead (1.3 miles north-west) and Church of St Bartholomew (within half a mile west). The closest station to Wickham Bishops is Witham station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. The countryside around Wickham Bishops includes Shut Heath Wood.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Common problems we fix in Wickham Bishops
Older baths often have several problems at once: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Wear marks under the taps
- Several chips and rust patches
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
Questions to ask before booking
- What prep work is covered
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many areas need work
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.
How to get a fixed price
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Never use suction bath mats
- Store bottles off the bath
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
The process
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow the best part of a day from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
Email us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your CM8 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Wickham Bishops questions
How long does re-enamelling take?
Normally one day, with the bath ready the next day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Wickham Bishops?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the entire UK, including Wickham Bishops and the rest of Essex. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
What we cannot put right
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- A bath split right through the body
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Wickham Bishops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
