Dorset · England

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Townsend, Dorset

Damaged bath in Townsend? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Stains that will not shift
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath re-enamelling in Townsend

Bath re-enamelling in Townsend without replacing anything

We don’t move the bath, so the taps, tiles and plumbing are not touched. It typically takes one visit, and can be used again the day after. Our repair technicians work on cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and pressed steel baths, and people most frequently call us about a coloured bath you want in white and staining under the taps and around the waste.

You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Where
Townsend (BH8, BH7)
Region
Dorset
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish

Aftercare tips

A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:

  • A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
  • Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
  • Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away

The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.

Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.

What we cannot put right

Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:

  • A bath split right through the body
  • Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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

Should I try a DIY kit first?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing the bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and days without a bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Townsend. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why book with us

  • Typically one visit, start to finish
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

What happens on the day

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a full day.

  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. 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
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

How to get a price

For a price in Townsend, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

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Work for landlords and builders

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Townsend use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Covering Townsend

Townsend is about 2 miles north-east of Bournemouth, in Dorset. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We work in all 462 towns and villages across Dorset.

Our technicians cover all of BH8 and BH7. Jobs here include addresses on Helyar Road, Throop Road and Valley Road. With the A3060 close by, Townsend is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Littledown (1 mile south-east), Holdenhurst (1 mile north-east), Strouden Park (1 mile west), Throop (1 mile north-west) and Blackwater (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Christchurch (3 miles east), Wimborne Minster (7 miles north-west), Verwood (9 miles north), Ferndown (5 miles north-west), Broadstone (7 miles west) and Corfe Mullen (8 miles west).

Near you in Townsend

Around Townsend, we work in homes near St Barnabas Church, The Bishop of Winchester Academy and Queen's Park. Townsend’s nearest station is Pokesdown station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Christchurch (2.4 miles south-east) and Bournemouth Transport Museum (0.7 miles west). Not far away are St Catherine's Hill.

Map of Townsend © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The type of damage

Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Getting a price from photos

When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Townsend, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Townsend

How durable is a resurfaced bath?

A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.

What do you need from me?

Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.

What happens if you find more damage?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Do I need to be at home?

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

Are there extra charges for Townsend?

We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Which areas do you work in?

Everywhere in the UK, Townsend included. Travel is included in the price.

Is the work guaranteed?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

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