Southampton · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Sholing, Southampton
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Sholing, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Sholing
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. Whether it’s staining under the taps and around the waste and wear marks under the taps, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Area
- Sholing (SO19)
- County
- Southampton
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Sholing: your questions answered
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Sholing?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Will the new finish last?
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.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Access to the area
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
A few things move the price: 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.
Quotes from your photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
About Sholing
Sholing is about 2 miles south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Anywhere in SO19, a technician comes to you. We cover 40 places across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 68 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of the SO19 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Bay Road, Ashby Road and Loane Road. Sholing is on the A3025, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Itchen (1 mile west), Thornhill (1 mile north-east), Bitterne (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile west) and Northam (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Shirley (4 miles north-west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Sholing is one of the larger places we cover in Southampton.
What’s near Sholing
Around Sholing, we work in homes near Woolston School, The Red Lion pub and Oasis Academy Sholing, among other places. Nearby too are Church of St Mary (less than half a mile south-west), Westwood Woodland Park (1.2 miles south) and St Monica Primary School (under half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Sholing station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Netley Castle (1.6 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 is not prepared the repair will not last.
Common problems we fix in Sholing
Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, typically first under the taps and around the waste.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What your quote should include
- What prep work is covered
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How to care for the finish
Nearby places to Sholing
What else we do in Sholing
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath usually involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, and the bath can be used the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sholing
- One visit for most repairs
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A fixed quote before you book
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How it works
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes most of the day, and we leave the room as we found 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.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
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