Dorset · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Harman's Cross, Dorset
Bath re-enamelling for Harman's Cross, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Harman's Cross
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and lots of chips and rust spots.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Harman's Cross (BH19, BH20)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, a professional repair is worth it.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Nearby places to Harman's Cross
Other services in Harman's Cross
Our work in Harman's Cross
Harman's Cross is about 8 miles south of Poole, in Dorset. We visit clients in Harman's Cross, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Harman's Cross is one of 462 places in Dorset where we work.
Jobs in BH19 and BH20 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Valley Road, South Instow and Tabbit's Hill Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Woolgarston (1 mile north), Little Woolgarston (1 mile north-west), Corfe Castle (2 miles north-west), Kingston (2 miles west) and Church Knowle (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Christchurch (14 miles north-east), Wimborne Minster (13 miles north), Ferndown (14 miles north-east), Broadstone (10 miles north), Corfe Mullen (10 miles north) and Swanage (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Harman's Cross
Around Harman's Cross, we work in homes near The Swanage School and Parish Church of Saint George. Other landmarks nearby include Langton Matravers Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Harman's Cross include Blue Pool and Rollington Hill.
Repairs by material
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.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes the best part of a day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can typically be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
Send us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Harman's Cross, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Harman's Cross
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Wear marks under the taps
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How the room is protected while they work
- Who turns up on the day
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Natural light rather than flash
- One picture of the entire bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Repair or replace: which is better?
There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing typically wins. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- No need to remove anything
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour-matched on site
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Landlord and trade work in Harman's Cross
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Harman's Cross questions
Do you come to Harman's Cross?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Harman's Cross from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you need to take the bath out?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room masked and ventilated.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
