Dorset · England

Bath Re-enamelling for Netherhay homes

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Netherhay and across Dorset. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath re-enamelling in Netherhay

Bath re-enamelling in Netherhay, done in place

We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We work on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are stains that won’t shift and an old resurfacing that’s failing.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.

Area
Netherhay (DT8)
County
Dorset
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

How to care for the repair

A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:

  • Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
  • Wash away dyes and oils after use
  • Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Fix dripping taps quickly

A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, so limescale can’t build up.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.

What a repair cannot fix

A repair isn’t right for every job, including:

  • Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • Holes rusted through the metal

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

What we work on

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

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The type of damage
  • The material and finish
  • Access to the area

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.

How to get a fixed price

When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

If you’re in Netherhay and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

Different materials, different repairs

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.

Should you replace it?

A refit takes several trades and several days. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, and the bath can be used the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

What you get with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

For landlords and businesses

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Netherhay as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Where we work around Netherhay

Netherhay is about 6 miles east of Chard, in Dorset. Our technicians come to clients in Netherhay and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover all 462 towns and villages across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.

We cover every part of DT8. Neighbouring places we cover include Drimpton (1 mile south-east), Greenham (1 mile south-west), Clapton (1 mile north), Wayford (1 mile north) and Burstock (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bridport (8 miles south-east), Sherborne (15 miles north-east), Lyme Regis (9 miles south-west), Beaminster (5 miles south-east), Allington (8 miles south) and Charmouth (8 miles south).

Near you in Netherhay

Typical jobs here are in homes near Netherhay Methodist Chapel and Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Crewkerne station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crewkerne Castle (3.3 miles north) and Crewkerne Community Hospital (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Conegar Hill.

Map of Netherhay © OpenStreetMap contributors

How the visit works

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take most of the day.

  1. The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
  2. Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
  3. We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
  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.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Getting a price

Email us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Netherhay, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Netherhay: your questions answered

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Is there a call-out fee?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Which areas do you work in?

The entire UK, including all of Dorset. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll offer you dates.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Do the materials smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.

Are you accredited?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

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