Dorset · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Swanage
Local bath re-enamelling for Swanage: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Stains that won’t shift
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Swanage
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Common call-outs are for a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, on cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Swanage (BH19)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Swanage
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Does the bath have to be removed?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room masked and ventilated.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Swanage, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a full day, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
There is 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’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The type of damage
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Swanage. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
If you’re in Swanage and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Repair or replace in Swanage?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why us?
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A fixed quote before you book
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our full price list 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. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
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.
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Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Never use suction bath mats
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Our work in Swanage
Swanage is about 8 miles south of Poole, in Dorset. Our repair technicians come to clients in Swanage and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Swanage is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset where we work.
Our visits in BH19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Church Hill. With the A351 close by, Swanage is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Herston (1 mile west), Durlston (1 mile south-east), Ulwell (1 mile north), Langton Matravers (2 miles west) and Studland (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Christchurch (13 miles north-east), Wimborne Minster (13 miles north), Ferndown (14 miles north), Broadstone (11 miles north), Corfe Mullen (11 miles north) and Highcliffe (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Swanage
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Mary's Church, The Black Swan Inn and Prince Albert Gardens. Other local landmarks include Swanage Primary School (under half a mile south) and The Swanage School (0.8 miles west). Nearby you will also find Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre (under half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Nine Barrow Down.
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