Isle of Wight · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Merstone homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Merstone. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Bath re-enamelling in Merstone without replacing anything
We don’t move the bath, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. Most baths are done in one visit, and can be used again the following day. If you’re dealing with a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, we can generally put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Where
- Merstone (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Merstone
Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.
Look out for any of the following:
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Wear marks under the taps
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- Who will actually do the work
- How changes to the job are handled
- What aftercare is recommended
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, 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 and makes resurfacing more work.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
- Access to the area
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send pictures for a quote
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Also near Merstone
Other services in Merstone
Merstone and nearby
Merstone is about 3 miles south-east of Newport, in Isle of Wight. Across the PO30 area, we come to you. Merstone is one of 125 places in Isle of Wight where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 77 miles away.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area. That includes homes on Merstone Lane, Chapel Lane and Newlands and the roads around them. If you are just outside Merstone, we cover Arreton (1 mile north-east), Rookley (1 mile south-west), Hale Common (1 mile south-east), Rookley Green (1 mile south-west) and Blackwater (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles south-east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Around Merstone
The closest station to Merstone is Shanklin station, about 3.8 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Whitecroft Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Should you replace it?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is typically much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Merstone
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Work done at your home or business
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A fixed quote before you book
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
FAQs for Merstone
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Merstone?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send photos.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Will the bath be moved?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take the best part of a day, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
Email us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your PO30 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Merstone
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
