Dorset · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Shipton Gorge
Damaged bath in Shipton Gorge? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
Bath re-enamelling in Shipton Gorge, done in place
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. If you are dealing with an old resurfacing that’s failing and several chips and rust patches, we can help.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Shipton Gorge (DT6)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Shipton Gorge
Shipton Gorge is about 2 miles south-east of Bridport, in Dorset. Anywhere in DT6, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 462 places in Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the DT6 postcode area. You will find streets such as Chapel Street, Quarry Close and Rosamond Avenue. We also cover the places around Shipton Gorge: Walditch (1 mile north-west), Uploders (1 mile north), Burton Bradstock (1 mile south), Bothenhampton (2 miles west) and Loders (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Weymouth (13 miles south-east), Dorchester (12 miles east), Rodwell (13 miles south-east), Fordington (13 miles east), Lyme Regis (10 miles west) and Melcombe Regis (14 miles south-east).
Around Shipton Gorge
We visit homes around The Sir John Colfox Academy and Parish Church of St Martin, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Bridport Community Hospital (2.7 miles north-west) and Burcomb Wood (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Shipton Gorge include Eggardon Hill.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts 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, with the outside refinished as well.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Shipton Gorge, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Any details about the material
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Natural light rather than flash
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes the best part of a day.
- 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.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Repair or replace in Shipton Gorge?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Nothing else is disturbed. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. 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
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- No extra charge for your area
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Normally one visit, start to finish
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Shipton Gorge?
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Thin, worn enamel in places
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Who will actually do the work
- Aftercare advice
Shipton Gorge questions
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Do you cover Shipton Gorge?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Shipton Gorge and the rest of Dorset. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, so Shipton Gorge is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What a repair cannot fix
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- A bath split right through the body
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
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