Dorset · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Somerford, Dorset
Bath re-enamelling in Somerford without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Somerford questions
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Will there be fumes?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Do you come to Somerford?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Somerford. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
About our bath re-enamelling in Somerford
Resurfacing renews the entire surface of the bath without taking anything out. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. We work on cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are lots of chips and rust spots and an outdated colour you’d like to change.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Somerford (BH23)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Never use suction bath mats
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Also near Somerford
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About Somerford
Somerford is about 1 mile south-east of Christchurch, in Dorset. Whether you’re in the middle of Somerford or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Somerford is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.
Our technicians cover all of BH23. From Hunt Road, Slinn Road and Croft Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Somerford, we cover Christchurch (1 mile north-west), Hoburne Park (1 mile east), Stanpit (1 mile south-west), Friars Cliff (1 mile south-east) and Purewell (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Wimborne Minster (11 miles north-west), Verwood (11 miles north-west), Ferndown (8 miles north-west), Broadstone (11 miles west), Corfe Mullen (12 miles west) and Swanage (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Somerford
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Rising Sun Public House, The Grange School and High Cross, among other places. You will also find The Grange School (under half a mile west) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Christchurch station, about 1.7 miles west. A little further out are Christchurch Castle (1.3 miles west) and Christchurch Tricycle Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Somerford includes St Catherine's Hill.
- Local facilities include Christchurch (1.7 miles west)
What affects the price in Somerford
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
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.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- The material, if you know it
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Somerford
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which typically takes most of the day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Repairing versus replacing in Somerford
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- One visit for most repairs
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
When we would advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
