Portsmouth · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Fratton, Portsmouth
Our repair technicians come to Fratton for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Fratton
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Our technicians work on cast iron baths, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths, and people most often call us about a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Fratton
Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Fratton is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. Our jobs stretch from Fratton to London (about 64 miles away).
Our visits in PO1, PO4 and PO3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road. With the A288 close by, Fratton is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Fratton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Alexandra Park, Penhale Infant School & Nursery and St Mary's Church, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Electric Arms (under half a mile west), St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles west) and The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station in Fratton itself: Fratton station. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Bridge Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (within half a mile east). For a walk, there is Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.5 miles south-west)
What else we do in Fratton
What a repair can’t fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Fratton
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Repair or replace in Fratton?
Replacing a bath typically involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, with the bath ready the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Fratton. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why Fratton customers choose us
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No need to remove anything
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a full day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- 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.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
Most customers in Fratton get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Common problems we fix in Fratton
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Comparing quotes
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Aftercare advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
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.
Fratton: your questions answered
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. Inside and out if you’d like.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
