Dorset · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Cattistock, Dorset
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Cattistock and the surrounding area, generally in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that will not shift
- A coating lifting around the plughole
When to call us in Cattistock
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
The things customers generally mention when they call are:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Before you book anyone
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Cattistock
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. We work on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and acrylic baths, and people most often call us about a peeling or bubbling previous coating and chips and rust in more than one place.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Cattistock (DT2)
- Region
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath typically involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
What you get with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
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What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
The process
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a full day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
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About Cattistock
Cattistock is about 8 miles north-west of Dorchester, in Dorset. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Cattistock is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
Our visits in DT2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Mill Lane, Meadow View and South Drive or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Chilfrome (1 mile south), Tollerford (1 mile south), Maiden Newton (1 mile south-east), Frome Vauchurch (2 miles south) and Cruxton (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Weymouth (13 miles south), Dorchester (8 miles south-east), Bridport (9 miles south-west), Sherborne (11 miles north), Rodwell (14 miles south) and Fordington (9 miles south-east).
Around Cattistock
Typical jobs here are in homes near Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Cattistock’s nearest station is Maiden Newton station, about 1.1 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Burcomb Wood (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Cattistock includes Hog Cliff and Nunnery Mead.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Repair dripping taps early
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse off any bath products.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
What affects the price in Cattistock
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
- How much damage there is
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole bath
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Cattistock
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Does the bath have to be removed?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Normally one day, with the bath ready the day after. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Dorset.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Will there be fumes?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
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