Hampshire · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in South Down, Hampshire
Bath re-enamelling in South Down without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
Bath re-enamelling in South Down, done in place
We don’t move the bath, so the taps, tiles and plumbing are not touched. It typically takes one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. We work on Victorian roll-tops, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people get in touch are stains that won’t shift and an old resurfacing that’s failing.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- South Down (SO21)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near South Down
What else we do in South Down
South Down and the surrounding area
South Down is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. South Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 63 miles away.
All of SO21 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Cross Way, Fairfield Road and Grove Road. We also cover the places around South Down: Compton (1 mile north), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near South Down
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thornden School, Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School and The Bridge Inn. South Down’s nearest station is Shawford station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.9 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Why repair rather than replace?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
What you get with us
- No extra charge for your area
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Questions from South Down
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in South Down?
Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
When to call us in South Down
Often the bath has just had decades of use, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is usually as strong as ever.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price covers travel
- How soon you can use it again
- What preparation is included
- How to look after the finish
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
The process
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a full day. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- 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.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
When we’d advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that is rusted through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
What affects the price in South Down
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
- The size and number of damaged areas
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
Most customers in South Down get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
