Dorset · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in The Folly, Dorset
We travel to The Folly for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Bath re-enamelling at your home in The Folly
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. Our technicians work on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and common reasons people get in touch are staining under the taps and around the waste and lots of chips and rust spots.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- The Folly (DT11)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in The Folly
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in The Folly?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you work in The Folly?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to The Folly and the rest of Dorset. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Are there extra charges for The Folly?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Nearby places to The Folly
What else we do in The Folly
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in The Folly
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Wear marks under the taps
- Stains that will not shift
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- How long it needs to cure
- Aftercare advice
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why The Folly clients choose us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Everything repaired in place
- A fixed quote before booking
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About The Folly
The Folly is about 3 miles west of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. From the centre of The Folly to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. The Folly is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.
We cover every part of the DT11 postcode area. Other places close to The Folly include Durweston (1 mile east), Shillingstone (2 miles north-west), Winterborne Stickland (2 miles south), Winterborne Houghton (3 miles south-west) and Belchalwell Street (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Dorchester (15 miles south-west), Wimborne Minster (12 miles south-east), Blandford Forum (3 miles east), Verwood (15 miles east), Gillingham (12 miles north) and Shaftesbury (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in The Folly
Around The Folly, we work in homes near Bryanston School, Church of St Nicholas and Durweston CofE VA Primary School. Well-known places in the area include Blandford Fashion Museum (3 miles east) and Blandford Community Hospital (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near The Folly include Hod Hill and Girdlers Coppice.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take the best part of a day. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone pictures are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Natural light rather than flash
Most customers in The Folly get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, 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.
