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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Bassett, Southampton
Bath re-enamelling in Bassett without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
Dry the bath after use if possible, especially in hard water areas, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
Bath re-enamelling in Bassett, done in place
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We’re often asked to fix worn patches where water runs and sits and lots of chips and rust spots, on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Bassett
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the whole UK, including Bassett and the rest of Southampton. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Are there extra charges for Bassett?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Where we work around Bassett
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Anywhere in SO16, a technician comes to you. Bassett is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover. Our jobs stretch from Bassett to London (about 69 miles away).
Jobs in SO16, SO17 and SO15 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Bassett
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton, St Michael and All Angels Church and Cantell School. Other local landmarks include Hollybrook Infant School (0.6 miles south-west), The Bellemoor pub (0.9 miles south) and Southampton Common (1 mile south). For rail, the closest station is Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Bassett include Flexford Nature Reserve.
When to call us in Bassett
Previous coatings can fail too, lifting by the plughole or blistering. We strip what’s failing and start again.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- Chips and rust in more than one place
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
How it works
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes most of the day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Related advice
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What the surface is made of
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- One picture of the entire bath
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
If you are in Bassett and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Repair or replace in Bassett?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and days without a bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Bassett. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why book with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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