Dorset · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Portesham
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Portesham and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Wear marks under the taps
- A coloured bath you want in white
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface.
About our bath re-enamelling in Portesham
If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Common call-outs are for brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and an outdated colour you’d like to change, in Victorian roll-tops, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Portesham (DT3)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
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 what we repair.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Repairing versus replacing in Portesham
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Portesham
- No extra charge for your area
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What affects the price in Portesham
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Portesham. What changes the price is:
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
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.
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A bath that is rusted through
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A metal bath with a through crack
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Portesham
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
How the visit works
You don’t need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a full day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can typically be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job.
Advice
Portesham and the surrounding area
Portesham is about 6 miles south-west of Dorchester, in Dorset. Jobs in Portesham are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover 462 places across Dorset.
Our visits in DT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Front Street, Manor Close and Bramdon Close. If you’re just outside Portesham, we cover Rodden (1 mile south-east), Waddon (1 mile east), West Shilvinghampton (2 miles south-east), Langton Herring (2 miles south) and Friar Waddon (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Weymouth (6 miles south-east), Dorchester (6 miles north-east), Bridport (9 miles north-west), Portland (10 miles south-east), Rodwell (6 miles south-east) and Fordington (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Portesham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Peter's Church and Portesham Church of England Primary School, among other places. Portesham’s nearest station is Upwey station, about 4.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Dorchester Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Black Down.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Portesham as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
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.
Also near Portesham
What else we do in Portesham
Questions from Portesham
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Portesham?
Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Will there be fumes?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Does the bath have to be removed?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
