Southampton · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Itchen homes
Bath re-enamelling for Itchen, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes most of the day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
About our bath re-enamelling in Itchen
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, and you can use the bath the following day. Nothing is disconnected or removed. Typical jobs include an old resurfacing that’s failing and stains that won’t shift, in cast iron baths, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Itchen (SO19, SO14)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Itchen
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Itchen.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
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.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
Nearby places to Itchen
What else we do in Itchen
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
How to look after the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Repair dripping taps early
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale can’t build up.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Repair or replace in Itchen?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is normally much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
What we’re called out for in Itchen
Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Stains that will not shift
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Wear marks under the taps
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- What happens if they find more damage
- If travel is included in the price
- What aftercare is recommended
Itchen and the surrounding area
Itchen is about 2 miles south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Whether you’re in the middle of Itchen or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Itchen is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 69 miles away.
Every address in SO19 and SO14 is covered. Streets in the area include Sea Road, Oak Road and West Road, and we cover them all. You’ll find Itchen on the A3025, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Itchen include Peartree Green (1 mile north-west), Northam (1 mile north-west), Sholing (1 mile east), Bitterne (1 mile north-east) and St Mary's (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Itchen sees plenty of our work.
Landmarks near Itchen
We visit homes around The Engineers Arms, Houndwell Park and Jesus Chapel - St Mary Extra and the streets around them. Also close by are Woolston School (under half a mile south), Ludlow Junior School (under half a mile south-east) and Oasis Academy Sholing (0.6 miles north-east). There is a railway station in Itchen itself: Woolston station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles north) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Netley Common.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
