Dorset · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Hamworthy, Dorset
Bath re-enamelling in and around Hamworthy: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that won’t shift
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send photos for a quote
Phone pictures are fine. Make sure they show:
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Where you are, by postcode
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Hamworthy, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Hamworthy
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. We work on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths, and common reasons people get in touch are staining under the taps and around the waste and a coating lifting around the plughole.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Dorset.
- Location
- Hamworthy (BH15, BH16)
- County
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Have chips seen to early
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing 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 have it stripped and resurfaced.
Hamworthy questions
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Landlord and trade work in Hamworthy
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Dorset and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
What your bath is made of matters
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 a new finish makes them look new again.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Hamworthy
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Wear marks under the taps
- Stains that won’t shift
- Several chips and rust patches
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Should you replace it?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hamworthy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes most of the day in most cases. The room is left tidy 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.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Hamworthy and nearby
Hamworthy is about 2 miles west of Poole, in Dorset. Jobs in Hamworthy are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Hamworthy is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
Jobs in BH15 and BH16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Lake Road, Hoyal Road and Symes Road, all of which we cover. We also travel to Turlin Moor (1 mile west), Upton (2 miles north-west), Creekmoor (2 miles north), Lytchett Minster (2 miles north-west) and Post Green (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Christchurch (11 miles east), Wimborne Minster (6 miles north), Blandford Forum (12 miles north-west), Verwood (12 miles north-east), Ferndown (8 miles north-east) and Broadstone (3 miles north).
What’s near Hamworthy
Our customers here include homes close to St Michael, Hamworthy Park Junior School and Carter Community School. Other local landmarks include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile east) and Poole Park (1.7 miles east). The closest station to Hamworthy is Hamworthy station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Poole Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Brownsea Castle (3.2 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill and Ham Common (LNR).
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Poole (1.2 miles east)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
