Dorset · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Bookham homes
Bath re-enamelling across Bookham and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Bath re-enamelling in Bookham without replacing anything
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is normally the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Our technicians work on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and people most frequently call us about staining under the taps and around the waste and several chips and rust patches.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Bookham (DT2)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Never use suction bath mats
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A replacement often means several trades over several days. Resurfacing takes one technician and typically a day, and the bath is usable the day after. Prices start from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why Bookham customers choose us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Same prices wherever you are
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Landlord and trade work in Bookham
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Dorset and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Bookham as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Bookham and the surrounding area
Bookham is about 9 miles north of Dorchester, in Dorset. Anywhere in DT2, a technician comes to you. Our repair technicians cover all 462 towns and villages across Dorset.
Here we cover the DT2 postcode area. Close by, we cover Henley (1 mile west), Rew (1 mile north-west), Sharnhill Green (1 mile north-east), Buckland Newton (1 mile north-west) and Cosmore (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dorchester (9 miles south), Blandford Forum (11 miles east), Gillingham (15 miles north-east), Shaftesbury (15 miles north-east), Sherborne (9 miles north-west) and Fordington (9 miles south).
Around Bookham
Our clients here include homes close to Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School, among other places. Not far away are Bookham Knoll.
What we cannot put right
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A bath split right through the body
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Bookham
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Bookham: your questions answered
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
The process
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for the best part of a day from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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