Suffolk · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Wixoe homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Wixoe and across Suffolk. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that will not shift
- Several chips and rust patches
Bath re-enamelling in Wixoe without replacing anything
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, with the bath ready to use the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Whether it’s chips and rust in more than one place and staining under the taps and around the waste, we can help, on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Where
- Wixoe (CO10)
- Region
- Suffolk
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, normally one day, and the bath is usable the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wixoe
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One visit for most repairs
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What else we do in Wixoe
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. 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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
When a repair is not the answer
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Where we work around Wixoe
Wixoe is about 3 miles south-east of Haverhill, in Suffolk. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 731 places in Suffolk. We work right across the region, from Wixoe to London (46 miles away).
Jobs in CO10 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Church Terrace, Stour Vale and Church View and the roads around them. We also travel to Baythorne End (1 mile south-east), Boyton End (1 mile north), Stoke-by-Clare (2 miles east), Ridgewell (2 miles south-east) and Ashen (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Haverhill (3 miles north-west), Sudbury (10 miles east), Glemsford (8 miles north-east), Great Cornard (11 miles east), Long Melford (9 miles east) and Lavenham (13 miles east).
Near you in Wixoe
In Wixoe, that means homes near The Swan Public House, Church of St Leonard and Stoke College, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Clare Castle (3.6 miles east) and Bumpstead Rural District (1.6 miles west).
FAQs for Wixoe
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
What happens after I send photos?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take most of the day, including clearing up.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
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Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
What affects the price in Wixoe
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The material
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
If you are in Wixoe and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Wixoe?
Enamel does not fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Comparing quotes
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How the colour is matched
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
