Poole · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Canford Heath homes
Local bath re-enamelling for Canford Heath: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Common questions in Canford Heath
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you cover Canford Heath?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Canford Heath. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
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.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Canford Heath
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, and you can use the bath the day after. Nothing is disconnected or removed. If you are dealing with several chips and rust patches and wear marks under the taps, we can help, whatever the material.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Canford Heath (BH17, BH12, BH18)
- County
- Poole
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
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.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
What else we do in Canford Heath
Why repair rather than replace?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Canford Heath
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Work done at your home or business
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Steel that has corroded right through
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Canford Heath
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
Our work in Canford Heath
Canford Heath is about 1 mile north of Poole, in Poole. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 18 places in Poole.
Postcode districts we cover here: BH17, BH12 and BH18. Whether you live on Lynn Road, Calder Road and Yarrow Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. With the A3049 close by, Canford Heath is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Canford Heath include Waterloo (1 mile west), Knighton Heath (1 mile east), Alderney (1 mile south-east), Poole (1 mile south) and Sea View (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Branksome (3 miles south-east), Branksome Park (3 miles south-east), Talbot Woods (3 miles east), Parkstone (3 miles south) and Canford Cliffs (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Canford Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Pauls, Ad Astra Infant School and Ashdown Technology College. Also close by are Pocket Park (1.3 miles west) and St Aldhelm's Academy (1.4 miles south-east). The closest station to Canford Heath is Parkstone (Dorset) station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Dolphin Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south) and Alderney Hospital (0.9 miles east). Not far away are Ham Common (LNR) and Beacon Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Poole (2.6 miles south)
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It usually takes most of the day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Ensure the area is dry
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Canford Heath. What changes the price is:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
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.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
- The material, if you know it
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Canford Heath
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price covers travel
- Aftercare advice
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Repair dripping taps early
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Avoid suction-cup mats
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
