Dorset · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Melbury Osmond
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Melbury Osmond and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
What we cannot put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Melbury Osmond
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
About our bath re-enamelling in Melbury Osmond
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, and you can use the bath the next day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Typical jobs include worn patches where water runs and sits and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, in acrylic baths, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Melbury Osmond (DT2)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Questions from Melbury Osmond
How long does re-enamelling last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Generally, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Dorset.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Repairing versus replacing in Melbury Osmond
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
What you get with us
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Towns and villages near Melbury Osmond
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Covering Melbury Osmond
Melbury Osmond is about 6 miles south of Yeovil, in Dorset. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 462 places across Dorset.
Here we cover the DT2 postcode area. From Barton Hill and Brakes Hill or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Melbury Sampford (1 mile south), Evershot (2 miles south), Netherstoke (2 miles west), Halstock (2 miles west) and West Chelborough (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Dorchester (13 miles south-east), Bridport (12 miles south-west), Sherborne (7 miles north-east), Fordington (13 miles south-east), Sturminster Newton (14 miles east) and Beaminster (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Melbury Osmond
In Melbury Osmond, that means homes near Parish Church of St Osmond, among other places. The closest station to Melbury Osmond is Chetnole station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Yeovil Hospital (5.4 miles north). Open spaces near Melbury Osmond include Abbot's Hill.
Work for landlords and builders
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.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Dorset and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Melbury Osmond?
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is typically as strong as ever.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if they find more damage
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a full day. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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