Dorset · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Shillingstone homes
Local bath re-enamelling for Shillingstone: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Shillingstone
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. If you are dealing with chips and rust in more than one place and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, we can help, whatever the material.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Shillingstone (DT11)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
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How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes the best part of a day. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
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 give you a fixed quote.
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For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shillingstone as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
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.
Repairing versus replacing in Shillingstone
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is normally much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s much quicker too. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Shillingstone questions
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What happens next?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes. Inside and out if you’d like.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Have chips seen to early
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Store bottles off the bath
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
What we are called out for in Shillingstone
Older baths often have several problems at once: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Wear marks under the taps
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Lots of chips and rust spots
What to look for in a quote
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if they find more damage
- What prep work is covered
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
About Shillingstone
Shillingstone is about 4 miles north-west of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Shillingstone is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
We cover every part of DT11. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and Gunn Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Okeford Fitzpaine (1 mile west), The Folly (2 miles south-east), Belchalwell Street (2 miles south-west), Durweston (2 miles south-east) and Belchalwell (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Dorchester (15 miles south-west), Wimborne Minster (13 miles south-east), Blandford Forum (4 miles south-east), Gillingham (10 miles north), Shaftesbury (8 miles north) and Sherborne (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Shillingstone
In Shillingstone, that means homes near Shillingstone Church of England Primary School, Church of the Holy Rood and Old Ox Inn, among other places. A little further out are Blandford Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east) and Sturminster Newton Museum and Mill (3.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Girdlers Coppice and Hambledon Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
