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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in St Mary's, Southampton

Our repair technicians come to St Mary's for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • An old resurfacing that is failing
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath re-enamelling in St Mary's

Repairs by material

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.

Acrylic

Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.

How we handle bath re-enamelling in St Mary's

When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, resurfacing is normally the best value. There’s no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. If you are dealing with chips and rust in more than one place and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean, we can help, whatever the material.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard.

Where
St Mary's (SO14, SO15, SO18)
Region
Southampton
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

When to call us in St Mary's

Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is usually as strong as ever.

Common reasons people in St Mary's contact us include:

  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
  • Stains that will not shift
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring

Comparing quotes

  • Aftercare advice
  • Who turns up on the day
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How soon you can use it again

Choosing a repair company

Repair or replace in St Mary's?

If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is generally much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why St Mary's clients choose us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Generally one visit, start to finish

Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.

Your questions about bath re-enamelling in St Mary's

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We come back with a fixed quote. There’s no obligation to book.

Do you cover the entire of Southampton?

Everywhere in the UK, St Mary's included. There’s no extra charge for travel.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.

Is there a smell?

Yes, while we are applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Can tenants book a repair?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.

Work for landlords and builders

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.

What we do, step by step

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes most of the day in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

How to prepare

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Ask for a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

What a repair can’t fix

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • Steel that has corroded right through
  • An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in St Mary's

  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Acrylic baths
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Cast iron baths

What affects the price in St Mary's

Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How much damage there is
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Unusual colours or finishes

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for St Mary's. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

How to get a fixed quote

You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • What it’s made of, if you know

To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.

Our work in St Mary's

St Mary's is about 1 mile south of Southampton, in Southampton. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We cover all 40 towns and villages across Southampton. You can also see our page for London, about 70 miles away.

All of SO14, SO15 and SO18 is within our area. That includes homes on New Road, Ogle Road and Marsh Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to St Mary's include Northam (1 mile north-east), Inner Avenue (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile east), Southampton (1 mile north) and Bitterne Manor (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chartwell Green (3 miles north-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west) and Eling (4 miles west).

What’s near St Mary's

Around St Mary's, we work in homes near The Joiners pub, Woolston School and Inspire Enterprise Academy. Other local landmarks include Houndwell Park (within half a mile south-west), St Mary's Church (under half a mile south) and Hope Community School Southampton (less than half a mile south). The closest station to St Mary's is Southampton Central station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Netley Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Bargate Guildhall Museum (within half a mile south-west). The countryside around St Mary's includes Netley Common.

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