Hampshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Horton Heath, Hampshire
Damaged bath in Horton Heath? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Wear marks under the taps
Repairs by material
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’s the part we put right.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Horton Heath
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Whether it’s a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and a roll-top that’s seen better days, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Horton Heath (SO50)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Horton Heath and the surrounding area
Horton Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. From the centre of Horton Heath to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Horton Heath is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Horton Heath to London (64 miles away).
Jobs in SO50 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as The Lillies, Botley Road and Centaury Gardens and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Fair Oak (1 mile north), Durley (2 miles east), Boorley Green (2 miles south-east), Wintershill (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (9 miles west).
What’s near Horton Heath
In Horton Heath, that means homes near Church of the Holy Cross, Wyvern Technology College and Wyvern Technology College, among other places. Nearby too are Fair Oak Infant School (0.5 miles north) and The Old George Public House (0.8 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Hedge End station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
The process
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a full day, tidy-up included.
- 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 several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the following day.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole bath
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Horton Heath, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
Can I fix it myself?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Horton Heath questions
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Does re-enamelling smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
How long does re-enamelling last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Are there extra charges for Horton Heath?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Horton Heath?
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Most people contact us after spotting one of these:
- Wear marks under the taps
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Before you book anyone
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- If travel is included in the price
- Who will actually do the work
- How your room will be protected
Repairing versus replacing in Horton Heath
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, usually one day, and the bath is usable the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Horton Heath. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Horton Heath
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colour-matched on site
- Fixed prices from your photos
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
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