Dorset · England

Bath Re-enamelling for Lytchett Minster homes

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Lytchett Minster, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A coating lifting around the plughole
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Lytchett Minster

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Lytchett Minster

Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, and you can use the bath the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Typical jobs include a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, on cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.

Area
Lytchett Minster (BH16)
County
Dorset
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Questions from Lytchett Minster

Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?

Yes, we do this regularly. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Does re-enamelling smell?

There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.

Will the price change on the day?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

What happens next?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?

Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.

When a repair is not the answer

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:

  • Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
  • An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
  • Steel that has corroded right through

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we work on in Lytchett Minster

  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Acrylic baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Cast iron baths
  • Pressed steel baths

How it works

Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes the best part of a day, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
  3. Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
  4. The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
  5. The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Getting a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Where we work around Lytchett Minster

Lytchett Minster is about 4 miles west of Poole, in Dorset. Whether you are in the middle of Lytchett Minster or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 462 towns and villages in Dorset.

Every address in BH16 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Old Forge Close, New Road and Old Watery Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Lytchett Minster include Post Green (1 mile north), Organford (1 mile west), Upton (1 mile east), Beacon Hill (1 mile north-east) and Holton Heath (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Christchurch (13 miles east), Wimborne Minster (6 miles north-east), Blandford Forum (10 miles north-west), Verwood (13 miles north-east), Ferndown (9 miles north-east) and Broadstone (3 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Lytchett Minster

Our customers here include homes close to Lychett Minster Parish Church, Lytchett Minster School and Upton Junior School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hamworthy station, about 1.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Wareham Castle (4.3 miles south-west) and Poole Hospital (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Ham Common (LNR).

Map of Lytchett Minster © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and trade work in Lytchett Minster

If you manage property in Lytchett Minster, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

How we price bath re-enamelling

Resurfacing from £350. There is no charge for travel to Lytchett Minster. The price comes down to:

  • What the surface is made of
  • What kind of damage it is
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • The colour and finish to match

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Getting a price from photos

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Any details about the material

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

Different materials, different repairs

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.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Common problems we fix in Lytchett Minster

The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.

Look out for any of the following:

  • A coloured bath you want in white
  • Chips and rust in more than one place
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it

What your quote should include

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Who will actually do the work
  • How changes to the job are handled

Our hiring checklist

Should you replace it?

When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Nothing else is disturbed. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why Lytchett Minster clients choose us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • We leave the room as we found it

See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

How to care for the repair

So the finish stays in good condition:

  • Store bottles off the bath
  • Repair dripping taps early
  • Do not leave a chip unrepaired
  • Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish

Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.

The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.

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