Dorset · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Higher Row
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Higher Row. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Several chips and rust patches
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Higher Row
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, with the bath ready to use the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and a peeling or bubbling previous coating.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Higher Row (BH21)
- Region
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Higher Row
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Places near Higher Row
What else we do in Higher Row
Repair or replace in Higher Row?
There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Higher Row
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a full day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Higher Row. The price depends on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
- How many areas need work
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Most clients in Higher Row get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- Have chips seen to early
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Where we work around Higher Row
Higher Row is about 3 miles north-east of Wimborne Minster, in Dorset. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Higher Row is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
All of BH21 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also work in Lower Row (1 mile north), White Moor (1 mile south-west), Lodge Copse Estate (1 mile west), God's Blessing Green (1 mile south-west) and Holt (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Christchurch (10 miles south-east), Wimborne Minster (3 miles south-west), Blandford Forum (10 miles west), Verwood (4 miles north-east), Ferndown (3 miles south-east) and Broadstone (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Higher Row
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St James. Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Stapehill Abbey (2.5 miles south).
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
When a repair is not the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A bath split right through the body
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
Common problems we fix in Higher Row
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is typically as strong as ever.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Stains that won’t shift
What your quote should include
- Whether the price covers travel
- How long it needs to cure
- What preparation is included
- Who turns up on the day
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
