Poole · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Alderney, Poole
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Alderney, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
When a repair is not the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Holes rusted through the metal
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Alderney
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths. Nothing is disconnected or removed. We are often asked to fix a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and staining under the taps and around the waste, across basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Alderney and across Poole.
- Area
- Alderney (BH12, BH15, BH14)
- Region
- Poole
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Alderney
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, normally first under the taps and around the waste.
Common reasons people in Alderney contact us are:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Before booking anyone
- How the colour is matched
- How to look after the finish
- How your room will be protected
- What prep work is covered
Common questions in Alderney
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Alderney and the rest of Poole. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll confirm dates.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Do you cover Alderney?
We do. We send a technician to Alderney for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Will the bath be moved?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
Are there extra charges for Alderney?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Our work in Alderney
Alderney is about 1 mile north-east of Poole, in Poole. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 18 places in Poole, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across BH12, BH15 and BH14 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include New Road, Wool Road and Good Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Alderney, we cover Rossmore (1 mile east), Sea View (1 mile south-west), Poole (1 mile south-west), Alder Hills (1 mile east) and Knighton Heath (1 mile north).
Landmarks near Alderney
We visit homes around St Aldhelm's Academy, The Good Shepherd and Alexandra Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include Branksome Heath Junior School (within half a mile south-west) and St Aldhelm's Academy (within half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Parkstone (Dorset) station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Big Four Railway Museum & Model Centre (3.1 miles south-east) and Dolphin Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Ham Common (LNR).
- Local facilities include Poole (2.5 miles south-west)
How to care for the repair
It’s all simple stuff:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. 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 Alderney
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Nearby places to Alderney
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What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
What happens on the day
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job generally takes the best part of a day. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Alderney as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
