Dorset · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Avon Common
We travel to Avon Common for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Thin, worn enamel in places
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Avon Common
We re-enamel a lot of period and roll-top baths, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. We work on acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays, and common reasons people get in touch are a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and chips and rust in more than one place.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Avon Common (BH23)
- County
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A bath that is rusted through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
About Avon Common
Avon Common is about 4 miles north-east of Bournemouth, in Dorset. Across the BH23 area, we come to you. Avon Common is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset where we work.
Our visits in BH23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Cherry Blossom Drive and Laburnum Drive, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also work in Hurn (1 mile south), West Hurn (1 mile south-west), Merritown (1 mile south-west), Blackwater (2 miles south) and Holdenhurst (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Christchurch (4 miles south-east), Wimborne Minster (7 miles west), Verwood (7 miles north), Ferndown (4 miles west), Broadstone (8 miles west) and Corfe Mullen (9 miles west).
Around Avon Common
The nearest railway station is Christchurch station, about 3.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Castlepoint Shopping Centre (2.7 miles south-west) and Christchurch Castle (4.1 miles south-east). Not far away are St Catherine's Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Landlord and trade work in Avon Common
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
For anyone letting property in or around Avon Common, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Nearby places to Avon Common
Other services in Avon Common
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your BH23 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
How the visit works
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes most of the day in most cases. We leave the room clean.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear the area around the damage
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Advice
Avon Common: your questions answered
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Will the new finish last?
Care for it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Do you work in Avon Common?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Avon Common and the rest of Dorset. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Common problems we fix in Avon Common
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Several chips and rust patches
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Stains that won’t shift
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
