Isle of Wight · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Shorwell
Bath re-enamelling for Shorwell, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Shorwell
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is usually the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. We work on cast iron baths, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a coloured bath you want in white and wear marks under the taps.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Shorwell (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Shorwell and nearby
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in Isle of Wight. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We work in 125 places in Isle of Wight.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way. Other places close to Shorwell include Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles east) and Ventnor (7 miles south-east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Landmarks near Shorwell
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Crown Inn and St. Peter's Church, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Shorwell includes Brighstone Down.
Towns and villages near Shorwell
Also in Shorwell
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a full day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shorwell as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
For anyone letting property in or around Shorwell, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
How to look after the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Have chips seen to early
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Never use suction bath mats
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Prices start from £350. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shorwell
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No need to remove anything
- No extra charge for your area
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Shorwell. What changes the price is:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
- The type of damage
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
FAQs for Shorwell
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How long will the bath be out of use?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We will confirm timings when we quote.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Do you work in Shorwell?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Shorwell and the rest of Isle of Wight. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Generally, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out if you’d like.
What a repair cannot fix
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A bath split right through the body
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
