Wiltshire · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Chitterne homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Chitterne and across Wiltshire. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Bath re-enamelling in Chitterne, done in place
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and common reasons people contact us are chips and rust in more than one place and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Chitterne (BA12)
- Region
- Wiltshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
What we’re called out for in Chitterne
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Wear marks under the taps
- Stains that will not shift
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Questions to ask before booking
- What aftercare is recommended
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What preparation is included
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
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Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Store bottles off the bath
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
Dry the bath after use if possible, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Repairing versus replacing in Chitterne
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s much quicker too. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chitterne
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We leave the room as we found it
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes most of the day. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Make sure the area is dry
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
If you are in Chitterne and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
FAQs for Chitterne
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Chitterne?
Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
How long does re-enamelling last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
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.
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A bath split right through the body
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Chitterne
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Chitterne and the surrounding area
Chitterne is about 8 miles east of Warminster, in Wiltshire. Jobs in Chitterne are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We cover 425 places in Wiltshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of BA12 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Bidden Lane, St Mary's Close and Codford Road. We also travel to Codford St Mary (3 miles south-west), Codford St Peter (3 miles south-west), Bapton (4 miles south), Upton Lovell (4 miles south-west) and Sherrington (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Salisbury (12 miles south-east), Trowbridge (12 miles north-west), Devizes (11 miles north), Westbury (9 miles north-west), Melksham (13 miles north-west) and Warminster (8 miles west).
Local landmarks in Chitterne
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of All Saints, among other places. Not far away are West Lavington Down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
