Dorset · England

Bath Re-enamelling for Puddletown homes

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Puddletown, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • An old resurfacing that is failing
  • Thin, worn enamel in places
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath re-enamelling in Puddletown

Bath re-enamelling in Puddletown, 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 regularly repair acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a roll-top that’s seen better days and an old resurfacing that’s failing.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Area
Puddletown (DT2)
Area hub
Dorset
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page 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.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

How we price bath re-enamelling

Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The material
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically 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

Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Details of any past repairs
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Where you are, by postcode

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.

FAQs for Puddletown

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.

Is there a smell?

Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.

Can you change the colour of my bath?

Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.

What do you need from me?

Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.

Which areas do you work in?

All of Dorset, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

How durable is a resurfaced bath?

That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.

Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Puddletown

Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • A roll-top that’s seen better days
  • Stains that will not shift
  • An old resurfacing that is failing
  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough

Before booking anyone

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What preparation is included
  • How to look after the finish
  • How soon you can use it again

10 questions to ask before you book

What we cannot put right

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:

  • Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
  • A metal bath with a through crack

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we repair

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

What we do, step by step

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for the best part of a day from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.

  1. The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
  2. Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the day after.

How to prepare

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated

Get a quote

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

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Why repair rather than replace?

A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking.

Why us?

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Puddletown and the surrounding area

Puddletown is about 5 miles north-east of Dorchester, in Dorset. Our repair technicians come to customers in Puddletown and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Puddletown is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.

We cover every part of the DT2 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, The Square and Mill Street and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Puddletown, we cover Burleston (1 mile east), Ilsington (2 miles south), Tincleton (2 miles south-east), Higher Bockhampton (2 miles south-west) and Woodsford (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Weymouth (11 miles south-west), Dorchester (5 miles south-west), Blandford Forum (11 miles north-east), Broadstone (15 miles east), Corfe Mullen (14 miles east) and Portland (14 miles south).

What’s near Puddletown

In Puddletown, that means homes near Puddletown Church of England First School, Church of Saint Mary and Blue Vinny Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Moreton (Dorset) station, about 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Herrison Hospital (5 miles west) and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum (1.9 miles east).

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Repairs by material

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Pressed steel

Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.

For landlords and businesses

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Dorset and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

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