Dorset · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Folke
We travel to Folke for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Folke
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, resurfacing is normally the best value. There is no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. Common call-outs are for several chips and rust patches and an old resurfacing that’s failing, in cast iron baths, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Area
- Folke (DT9)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Folke questions
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
How long does re-enamelling last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Covering Folke
Folke is about 7 miles east of Yeovil, in Dorset. From the centre of Folke to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Folke is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
Every address in DT9 is within our area. We also travel to Alweston (1 mile north-east), North Wootton (1 mile north), Bishop's Caundle (2 miles east), Goathill (2 miles north-east) and Caundle Wake (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Dorchester (14 miles south), Blandford Forum (15 miles east), Gillingham (12 miles north-east), Shaftesbury (14 miles north-east), Fordington (14 miles south) and Peacemarsh (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Folke
We visit homes around Parish Church of St Lawrence and The Three Elms pub and the streets around them. Folke’s nearest station is Sherborne station, about 2 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Sherborne Old Castle (2.1 miles north) and Castleton Mill (2.3 miles north).
Other services in Folke
Repairing versus replacing in Folke
A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and days without a bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Folke clients choose us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Store bottles off the bath
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Have chips seen to early
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale can’t build up.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Folke
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes a full day for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the next day.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- The material and finish
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Where you are, by postcode
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Common problems we fix in Folke
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
People generally call us when they notice something like this:
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Several chips and rust patches
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Comparing quotes
- Who will actually do the work
- How changes to the job are handled
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
