Dorset · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Fordington, Dorset
We travel to Fordington for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Bath re-enamelling in Fordington, done in place
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, with the bath ready to use the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. We regularly repair Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and people most often call us about a bath in a colour that no longer suits and lots of chips and rust spots.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Fordington (DT1, DT2)
- Region
- Dorset
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Fordington
Hard water speeds up the wear, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Several chips and rust patches
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- A roll-top that is seen better days
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who turns up on the day
- Aftercare advice
Towns and villages near Fordington
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The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes the best part of a day for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Related advice
When a repair is not the answer
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Fordington
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Repair or replace in Fordington?
A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and days without a bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why us?
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- How much damage there is
- Access to the area
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any details about the material
- Details of any past repairs
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your DT1 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Fordington and nearby
Fordington is about 1 mile east of Dorchester, in Dorset. We travel to customers in Fordington, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Fordington is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset where we work.
Jobs in DT1 and DT2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Kings Road, Pound Lane and Alfred Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Dorchester (1 mile west), Stinsford (1 mile east), Charminster (2 miles north-west), Bradford Peverell (3 miles north-west) and Charlton Down (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Weymouth (7 miles south), Bridport (14 miles west), Blandford Forum (15 miles north-east), Portland (11 miles south), Rodwell (7 miles south) and Wareham (14 miles east).
Around Fordington
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Mary's Catholic First School, The Thomas Hardye School and Old House at Home and the streets around them. You will also find Church of St George (under half a mile east) and The Thomas Hardye School (1.1 miles west). The closest station to Fordington is Dorchester South station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Terracotta Warriors Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Dorset County Hospital (0.7 miles west).
Landlord and trade work in Fordington
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Fordington as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Fordington: your questions answered
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
How long is the bath unusable?
Normally one day, with the bath ready the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
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