Dorset · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Burton, Dorset
Damaged bath in Burton? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Stains that will not shift
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
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.
About our bath re-enamelling in Burton
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. Our technicians work on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people contact us are brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Location
- Burton (BH23)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About Burton
Burton is about 1 mile north-west of Christchurch, in Dorset. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Burton is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.
Every address in BH23 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Stony Lane, Meadow Lane and Summers Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Burton: Winkton (1 mile north), Christchurch (1 mile south-east), South Bockhampton (1 mile north-east), Purewell (1 mile south) and Somerford (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Wimborne Minster (10 miles west), Verwood (10 miles north-west), Ferndown (7 miles north-west), Broadstone (10 miles west), Corfe Mullen (11 miles west) and Swanage (13 miles south-west).
Around Burton
In Burton, that means homes near Burton Church of England Primary School, The Grange School and Parish Church of St Luke. The nearest railway station is Christchurch station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Christchurch Hospital (1.2 miles south-west) and Christchurch Castle (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near Burton include St Catherine's Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Christchurch (1.5 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Burton
Also in Burton
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Store bottles off the bath
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
- The size and number of damaged areas
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Details of any past repairs
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Something in shot to show the size
- A picture taken from further back
Email us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Burton, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
FAQs for Burton
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Burton included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
Should you replace it?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s much quicker too. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We don’t 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Burton
- One visit for most repairs
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a full day, including clearing up.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the following day.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Burton
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
When we’d advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
