Portsmouth · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Hilsea homes
Bath re-enamelling for Hilsea, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Hilsea
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays, and the jobs we see most are an outdated colour you’d like to change and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Hilsea
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- Aftercare advice
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Why repair rather than replace?
A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Resurfacing takes one technician and generally a day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Hilsea. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why us?
- Work done at your home or business
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
What a repair can’t fix
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- A bath split right through the body
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
Landlord and trade work in Hilsea
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
If you manage property in Hilsea, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
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The process
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes the best part of a day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- 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.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Questions from Hilsea
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your PO2 postcode.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Will the bath be moved?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room masked and ventilated.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A photo taken from further back
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Our work in Hilsea
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Clients in Hilsea get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. We cover all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth. We work right across the region, from Hilsea to London (63 miles away).
All of PO2, PO3 and PO6 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road. Close by, we cover Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Hilsea
Typical jobs here are in homes near Coach and Horses pub, St Francis' Church and Gatcombe Park Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east), Trafalgar School (under half a mile north-west) and Alexandra Park (0.6 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Hilsea station, about 0.5 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Hilsea includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
