Somerset · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Porlock Weir homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Porlock Weir and across Somerset. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Porlock Weir
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. We regularly repair acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays, and common reasons people contact us are a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and an old resurfacing that’s failing.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Porlock Weir (TA24)
- County
- Somerset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About Porlock Weir
Porlock Weir is about 7 miles west of Minehead, in Somerset. Wherever you are in the TA24 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Porlock Weir is one of 640 places in Somerset where we work.
Every address in TA24 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Worthy Toll Road and Dunster Steep or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Porlock (2 miles east), Bossington (2 miles east), Allerford (2 miles east), Luccombe (3 miles south-east) and Bratton (5 miles east). Larger places within reach include Minehead (7 miles east), Watchet (13 miles east), Williton (14 miles east), Dulverton (13 miles south) and Dunster (8 miles east).
Near you in Porlock Weir
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ship Inn and St Nicholas, among other places. A little further out are Exmoor Classic Car Museum (1.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Culbone Hill.
What we’re called out for in Porlock Weir
Older baths frequently have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Wear marks under the taps
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Porlock Weir
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Repair or replace: which is better?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Porlock Weir
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No extra charge for your area
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Porlock Weir
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
How long is the bath unusable?
Typically one day, with the bath ready the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s 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.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a full day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
What else we do in Porlock Weir
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Have chips seen to early
- Never use suction bath mats
- Respect the curing time we give you
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, 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. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
