Southampton · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Hounsdown, Southampton
Bath re-enamelling for Hounsdown, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
Bath re-enamelling in Hounsdown, done in place
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is normally the most cost-effective option. There is no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. We are often asked to fix chips and rust in more than one place and an outdated colour you’d like to change, on Victorian roll-tops, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Hounsdown as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Hounsdown (SO40)
- County
- Southampton
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. There is no charge for travel to Hounsdown. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
What it costs 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 price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
When to call us in Hounsdown
Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How to look after the finish
What we can’t put right
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
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes the best part of a day in most cases. The room is left tidy and you will know when it can be used.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
If you are in Hounsdown and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Should you replace it?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is typically much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Hounsdown. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why us?
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Same prices wherever you are
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Hounsdown: your questions answered
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Usually one day, with the bath ready the day after. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Southampton.
Hounsdown and nearby
Hounsdown is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Southampton. From the centre of Hounsdown to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Hounsdown is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover. We work right across the region, from Hounsdown to London (73 miles away).
All of SO40 is within our area. From Main Road, Pound Lane and Chapel Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Hounsdown include Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north), Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (2 miles west) and Winsor (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (5 miles east), Shirley (3 miles east), Regents Park (3 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (6 miles east) and Thornhill (7 miles east).
Around Hounsdown
In Hounsdown, that means homes near Colbury Christ Church, Foxhills Infant School and Hounsdown School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Totton station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are National Dairy Museum (0.8 miles south) and Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
Also near Hounsdown
Also in Hounsdown
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
Landlord and trade work in Hounsdown
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
