Dorset · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Dottery
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Dottery and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Our work in Dottery
Dottery is about 2 miles north-west of Bridport, in Dorset. Jobs in Dottery are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover all 462 towns and villages across Dorset.
Every address in DT6 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Dottery Road, Atrim Road and Pymore Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Dottery, we cover Atrim (1 mile south-west), Salway Ash (1 mile north), Pymore (1 mile south-east), Symondsbury (1 mile south-west) and Allington (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Dorchester (14 miles east), Fordington (15 miles east), Lyme Regis (7 miles west), Chickerell (15 miles south-east), Beaminster (4 miles north) and Broadwey (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Dottery
In Dottery, that means homes near St Saviour's Church and The Sir John Colfox Academy. Other landmarks nearby include Marshwood Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Chideock and Seatown Museum (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Dottery include Thorncombe Beacon.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Dottery
We re-enamel a lot of period and roll-top baths, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. We work on cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops, and common reasons people get in touch are a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and a coloured bath you want in white.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Area
- Dottery (DT6)
- County
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Common problems we fix in Dottery
Often the bath has just had decades of use, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is generally as strong as ever.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Lots of chips and rust spots
What to look for in a quote
- What aftercare is recommended
- What prep work is covered
- How the colour is matched
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
- The type of damage
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed quote
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Landlord and trade work in Dottery
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
What a repair cannot fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Dottery
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Dottery questions
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
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.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Do you cover Dottery?
We do. Technicians travel to Dottery from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for most of the day. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
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Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Have chips seen to early
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
