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Bath Re-enamelling in Shalfleet

Bath re-enamelling in and around Shalfleet: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • Thin, worn enamel in places
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Shalfleet

Common problems we fix in Shalfleet

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

The things clients generally mention when they call include:

  • Several chips and rust patches
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating

Before you book anyone

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • What protection goes down before work starts

10 questions to ask before you book

Bath re-enamelling at your home in Shalfleet

Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, and you can use the bath the day after. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Whether it’s a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and an outdated colour you’d like to change, we can help.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Shalfleet and across Isle of Wight.

Where
Shalfleet (PO30)
Region
Isle of Wight
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

DIY kit or professional repair?

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

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, it’s worth having it done properly.

Shalfleet: your questions answered

How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Shalfleet?

Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.

How do I book?

Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.

Will there be fumes?

Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

Will there be a smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.

Can a failed resurfacing be redone?

Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.

How the visit works

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes most of the day in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Ask for a price

For a price in Shalfleet, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

Repair or replace in Shalfleet?

Replacing a bath normally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and usually one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Prices start from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why book with us

  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.

Keeping it looking good

So the finish stays in good condition for years:

  • Never use suction bath mats
  • Store bottles off the bath
  • Have chips seen to early
  • Wash away dyes and oils after use

Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.

Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.

What your bath is made of matters

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

What affects the price in Shalfleet

Resurfacing from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Shalfleet. What changes the price is:

  • What the surface is made of
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Send pictures for a quote

You can take the pictures on your phone. Make sure they show:

  • The material, if you know it
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Details of any past repairs

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.

About Shalfleet

Shalfleet is about 5 miles west of Newport, in Isle of Wight. We visit homes and businesses in Shalfleet and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We cover 125 places in Isle of Wight. We work right across the region, from Shalfleet to London (about 80 miles away).

All of PO30 is within our area. You’ll find streets such as Scotts Close, Warlands Lane and Fleet Way. We also travel to Cranmore (1 mile north-west), Hamstead (1 mile north-west), Bouldnor (3 miles west), Yarmouth (3 miles west) and Thorns Beach (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles south-east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.

Around Shalfleet

Around Shalfleet, we work in homes near Church of St. Michael the Archangel, New Inn and Shalfleet Church of England Primary School, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.4 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Shalfleet include Boldre Foreshore and Westover Down.

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Landlord and trade work in Shalfleet

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.

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