Somerset · England

Bath Re-enamelling in Templecombe

Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Templecombe and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Templecombe homes

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Templecombe

Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. We’re often asked to fix lots of chips and rust spots and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, on Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and cast iron baths.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Location
Templecombe (BA8)
Area hub
Somerset
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Why repair rather than replace?

A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and days without a bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

What you get with us

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

How to care for the repair

How the surface is treated afterwards matters:

  • Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
  • Avoid suction-cup mats
  • Have chips seen to early
  • A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away

Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale can’t build up.

Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.

About Templecombe

Templecombe is about 11 miles east of Yeovil, in Somerset. We visit clients in Templecombe and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Templecombe is one of 640 towns and villages in Somerset we cover.

Every address in BA8 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From High Street, Vine Street and Merthyr Guest Close or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Yenston (1 mile south-east), Henstridge Bowden (1 mile south-west), Milborne Wick (3 miles south-west), Milborne Port (3 miles south-west) and Purse Caundle (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Yeovil (11 miles west), Shepton Mallet (14 miles north-west), Wincanton (4 miles north), Somerton (15 miles west), Castle Cary (8 miles north-west) and Preston Plucknett (11 miles west).

Local landmarks in Templecombe

We visit homes around Church of St Mary and Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School. There is a railway station in Templecombe itself: Templecombe station.

Map of Templecombe © OpenStreetMap contributors

How the visit 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 usually takes the best part of a day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
  5. The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the next day.

Before we arrive

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Get a quote

Most customers in Templecombe get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Templecombe

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Can you fix a peeling bath coating?

In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.

Do you come to Templecombe?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Templecombe. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We come back with a fixed price, generally with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.

Does re-enamelling smell?

Yes, while we are applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.

Do you need to take the bath out?

No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Templecombe. The price comes down to:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The material
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.

Quotes from your photos

We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

DIY kit or professional repair?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

Common problems we fix in Templecombe

By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Resurfacing sorts them out together.

The things customers normally mention when they call are:

  • Several chips and rust patches
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • Thin, worn enamel in places
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating

What your quote should include

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How soon you can use it again

10 questions to ask before booking

Landlord and trade work in Templecombe

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Templecombe as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

When we would advise against a repair

To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:

  • Steel that has corroded right through
  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we repair

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