Dorset · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Sturminster Newton, Dorset
We travel to Sturminster Newton for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Several chips and rust patches
What affects the price in Sturminster Newton
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Sturminster Newton. The price reflects:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What kind of damage it is
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the entire bath
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Sturminster Newton, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Sturminster Newton
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. Whether it’s a roll-top that’s seen better days and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, we can typically put it right.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Sturminster Newton and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Sturminster Newton (DT10)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A bath split right through the body
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
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Questions from Sturminster Newton
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
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.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Store bottles off the bath
- Never use suction bath mats
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
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.
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to the best part of a day, including clearing up.
- 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.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Related advice
Sturminster Newton and nearby
Sturminster Newton is about 8 miles north-west of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. Anywhere in DT10, we carry out the work at your property. Sturminster Newton is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.
All of DT10 is covered. Streets in the area include Station Road, Market Place and Market Cross. You will find Sturminster Newton on the A357 and B3091, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Broad Oak (1 mile south), Hinton St Mary (1 mile north), Rivers' Corner (1 mile south-west), Walton Elm (2 miles north) and Pleck (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Blandford Forum (8 miles south-east), Gillingham (8 miles north), Shaftesbury (7 miles north-east), Sherborne (10 miles west), Peacemarsh (8 miles north) and Milborne Port (8 miles west).
Around Sturminster Newton
Around Sturminster Newton, we work in homes near William Barnes Primary School, The White Hart Hotel and Piddles Wood, among other places. Other local landmarks include Church of St Mary (under half a mile south) and Sturminster Newton High School (under half a mile north). Well-known places in the area include Sturminster Newton Museum and Mill (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Girdlers Coppice and Hambledon Hill.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Sturminster Newton
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
People normally call us after spotting something like this:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Before you book anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How to care for the finish
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Repair or replace in Sturminster Newton?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sturminster Newton
- Same prices wherever you are
- Everything repaired in place
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Fixed prices from your photos
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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