Bournemouth · England

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Bournemouth

Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Bournemouth and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • Chips and rust in more than one place
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Bournemouth

Bath re-enamelling in Bournemouth, 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, so we don’t cut corners on it. Common call-outs are for a roll-top that’s seen better days and chips and rust in more than one place, across acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.

All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.

Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)
Location
Bournemouth (BH9, BH8, BH10, BH6)
Region
Bournemouth
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

How we price bath re-enamelling

Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • What the surface is made of
  • The colour and finish to match

Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Getting a price from photos

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • The material, if you know it
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

If you’re in Bournemouth and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

When a repair isn’t the answer

We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • Steel that has corroded right through

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Work for landlords and builders

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.

Different materials, different repairs

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Do you need bath re-enamelling in Bournemouth?

A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping

Before booking anyone

  • How the colour is matched
  • How your room will be protected
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • What happens if they find more damage

How to compare quotes

How the visit works

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a full day, including clearing up.

  1. The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
  2. The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
  3. The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
  4. We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
  5. The bath is left to cure and can typically be used the following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Getting a price

Send us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your BH9 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Covering Bournemouth

Bournemouth is in England. We travel to homes and businesses in Bournemouth and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in 20 places in Bournemouth, from the larger towns to small villages.

Here we cover the BH9, BH8, BH10 and BH6 postcode area. Whether you live on The Square, St James's Square and Church Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Bournemouth sits on or near the A35 and A338, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Bournemouth, we cover Winton (1 mile west), Springbourne (1 mile south-east), Strouden Park (1 mile north-east), Meyrick Park (1 mile south-west) and Muscliff (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover West Howe (3 miles north-west), Bearwood (3 miles north-west) and Knighton Heath (3 miles west).

Around Bournemouth

Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Alban, Queen's Park and St Luke's Church of England Primary School. Nearby too are The Parkstone and Heatherlands pub (0.5 miles west) and Bournemouth School (0.6 miles north-east). Bournemouth’s nearest station is Bournemouth station, roughly 0.9 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Boscombe Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-east) and Bournemouth Transport Museum (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Catherine's Hill.

Map of Bournemouth © OpenStreetMap contributors

How to look after the repair

Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:

  • Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
  • Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
  • Avoid suction-cup mats

Dry the bath after use if possible, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

FAQs for Bournemouth

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Do you cover Bournemouth?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Bournemouth. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can you price it without visiting?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.

When can you do it?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.

Will there be fumes?

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

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