Dorset · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Melplash homes
Bath re-enamelling in Melplash without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Wear marks under the taps
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Bath re-enamelling in Melplash, done in place
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Whether it’s several chips and rust patches and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, we can help, on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Melplash (DT6)
- County
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take the best part of a day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
A replacement often means several trades over several days. Re-enamelling is one technician, usually one day, and the bath is usable the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Melplash
- One price list for the entire UK
- A fixed quote before you book
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Melplash
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Questions from Melplash
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Will the new finish last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Do you cover Melplash?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Melplash. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Usually, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send photos.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Common problems we fix in Melplash
Hard water speeds up the wear, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Customers generally contact us about:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- An old resurfacing that is failing
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What aftercare is recommended
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
- The colour and finish to match
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Details of any past repairs
If you are in Melplash and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Covering Melplash
Melplash is about 3 miles north of Bridport, in Dorset. Our technicians come to customers in Melplash and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Melplash is one of 462 places in Dorset where we work.
Every address in DT6 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Twinways Lane, Mapperton Lane and Crooked Oak Hill and the roads around them. Other places close to Melplash include The Mount (1 mile south), Netherbury (1 mile north-west), West Milton (1 mile south-east), Salway Ash (2 miles south-west) and Bradpole (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Dorchester (13 miles east), Bridport (3 miles south), Sherborne (15 miles north-east), Fordington (14 miles east), Lyme Regis (10 miles west) and Chickerell (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Melplash
Around Melplash, we work in homes near The Sir John Colfox Academy and Christ Church and the streets around them. A little further out are Beaminster Museum (2 miles north) and Burcomb Wood (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Waddon Hill.
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Dry the bath after use if possible, especially in hard water areas, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
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What else we do in Melplash
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
