Norfolk · England

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Yelverton, Norfolk

Problem with your bath in Yelverton? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath re-enamelling in Yelverton

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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 is not prepared the repair won’t last.

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.

Bath re-enamelling in Yelverton, done in place

After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, and we take our time over it. Whether it’s worn patches where water runs and sits and a roll-top that’s seen better days, we can help, on pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths alike.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Yelverton and across Norfolk.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Location
Yelverton (NR14)
Region
Norfolk
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How the visit works

Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take most of the day, and we leave the room as we found it.

  1. First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Get a quote

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

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Where we work around Yelverton

Yelverton is about 6 miles south-east of Norwich, in Norfolk. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover 797 places across Norfolk.

Here we cover the NR14 postcode area. Whether you live on Church Road and Framingham Earl Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Alpington (1 mile south), Framingham Pigot (1 mile north-west), Framingham Earl (1 mile west), Bergh Apton (1 mile south-east) and Poringland (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Norwich (6 miles north-west), Great Yarmouth (15 miles east), Wymondham (11 miles west), Gorleston-on-Sea (14 miles east), Sprowston (6 miles north) and Thorpe St Andrew (5 miles north).

What’s near Yelverton

Our clients here include homes close to Framingham Earl High School, Wheel of Fortune pub and Church of St Mary. For rail, the closest station is Brundall Gardens station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Andrew's Hospital (3.9 miles north) and Claxton Castle (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Yelverton includes RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh and Bargate.

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Common problems we fix in Yelverton

Enamel wears gradually. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • Chips and rust in more than one place
  • Brown or grey marks that do not clean off

Questions to ask before booking

  • When it can be used again
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • How changes to the job are handled

10 questions to ask before booking

What we can’t put right

We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
  • A bath that is rusted through
  • Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

  • Acrylic baths
  • Cast iron baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Pressed steel baths

Repair or replace in Yelverton?

Replacing a bath usually involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and usually one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why us?

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • No extra charge for your area
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Yelverton

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

For anyone letting property in or around Yelverton, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Yelverton: your questions answered

Can you do the outside of a roll-top?

Yes. Inside and out.

Can you make a coloured bath white?

Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.

Is a repair better than a new one?

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.

Will it make a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

Do you cover the whole of Norfolk?

Everywhere in the UK, Yelverton included. Travel is included in the price.

How long does re-enamelling take?

Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.

Is there a smell?

Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.

Repairs by material

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Aftercare tips

To keep it looking its best for years:

  • Get any chip repaired quickly
  • Store bottles off the bath
  • Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
  • Repair dripping taps early

Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.

Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.

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