Dorset · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Shaftesbury, Dorset
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Shaftesbury, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
About our bath re-enamelling in Shaftesbury
We re-enamel plenty of period and roll-top baths, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. We regularly repair Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are staining under the taps and around the waste and chips and rust in more than one place.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Shaftesbury (SP7)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Shaftesbury
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Wear marks under the taps
Comparing quotes
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How long it needs to cure
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who will actually do the work
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Shaftesbury
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Covering Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury is about 17 miles south of Frome, in Dorset. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Shaftesbury is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset where we work.
Our repair technicians cover all of SP7 and the streets around it. From High Street, Christy's Lane and Jeanneau Close or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. With the A30 and A350 close by, Shaftesbury is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Higher Wincombe (1 mile north-east), Wincombe (2 miles north-east), Lower Coombe (2 miles east), Gutch Common (2 miles north-east) and Lillies Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Blandford Forum (10 miles south), Gillingham (4 miles north-west), Sherborne (15 miles west), Peacemarsh (5 miles north-west), Sturminster Newton (7 miles south-west) and Milborne Port (12 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Dorset, Shaftesbury is somewhere we visit frequently.
Around Shaftesbury
We visit homes around Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School, Knowles Arms Public House and Shaftesbury School. Other local landmarks include Roman Catholic Church of St Edward the Martyr (within half a mile south-west) and St Mary's School (1 mile east). For rail, the closest station is Gillingham (Dorset) station, about 4.1 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Westminster Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Kings Court Palace (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shaftesbury include Melbury Hill.
Repairing versus replacing in Shaftesbury
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and usually a day, with the bath back in use the day after. Prices start from £350. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why Shaftesbury clients choose us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No need to remove anything
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes the best part of a day. We leave the room clean.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the day after.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Shaftesbury
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shaftesbury use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
