Dorset · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Friar Waddon
Bath re-enamelling in Friar Waddon without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
About our bath re-enamelling in Friar Waddon
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without taking anything out. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. Whether it’s an outdated colour you’d like to change and worn patches where water runs and sits, we can generally put it right.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Friar Waddon (DT3)
- Region
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A bath split right through the body
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Friar Waddon
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from photos
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Any details about the material
- A photo taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your DT3 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take most of the day, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s usually ready the next day.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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Repairing versus replacing in Friar Waddon
A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the entire surface without moving it. Prices start from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Friar Waddon. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Friar Waddon and the surrounding area
Friar Waddon is about 4 miles south-west of Dorchester, in Dorset. Jobs in Friar Waddon are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Friar Waddon is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: DT3. Other places close to Friar Waddon include Waddon (1 mile west), West Shilvinghampton (1 mile south-west), Rodden (2 miles south-west), Portesham (2 miles west) and Langton Herring (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Weymouth (4 miles south-east), Dorchester (4 miles north-east), Bridport (12 miles west), Portland (9 miles south), Rodwell (4 miles south-east) and Fordington (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Friar Waddon
The nearest railway station is Upwey station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Dorset County Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Weymouth Timewalk Museum (4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Radipole Lake and Black Down.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Friar Waddon?
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Stains that will not shift
Before booking anyone
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How your room will be protected
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Friar Waddon: your questions answered
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you cover the entire of Dorset?
All of Dorset, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
How to look after the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
