Hampshire · England

Bath Re-enamelling for Hatherden homes

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Hatherden, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Hatherden homes

Bath re-enamelling in Hatherden without replacing anything

A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. Whether it’s a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and thin, worn enamel in places, we can usually put it right, on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and acrylic baths alike.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back.

Area
Hatherden (SP11)
Area hub
Hampshire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

Work for landlords and builders

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.

When a repair is not the answer

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
  • A bath that’s rusted through
  • A metal bath with a through crack

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we work on in Hatherden

  • Pressed steel baths
  • Acrylic baths
  • Cast iron baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Basins & shower trays

When to call us in Hatherden

Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.

People usually call us when they notice something like this:

  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
  • Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits

What to look for in a quote

  • How to look after the finish
  • If travel is included in the price
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

How to compare quotes

Questions from Hatherden

How soon can you come?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

How long does re-enamelling last?

A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Hatherden.

Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?

Typically, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.

Will there be fumes?

A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.

Pressed steel

Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

About Hatherden

Hatherden is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Hatherden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 63 miles away.

Our visits in SP11 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Hatherden Lane, The Close and Hatchet Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Clanville (1 mile west), Foxcotte (2 miles south), Tangley (2 miles north-west), Penton Mewsey (2 miles south-west) and Charlton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (5 miles west) and Whitchurch (8 miles east).

Near you in Hatherden

We visit homes around Christchurch, Harrow Way Community School and Hatherden Church of England Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Andover Museum (3.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Hatherden includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.

Map of Hatherden © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of 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.

What you get with us

  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

See our pricing and bath cost comparison.

How it works

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes most of the day. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
  2. The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s usually ready the following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Clear the area around the damage

Getting a price

Most customers in Hatherden 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.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

How to look after the repair

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
  • Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
  • Fix dripping taps quickly
  • Never use suction bath mats

Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use 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 it’s better to have it stripped and redone.

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