Bournemouth · England
Bath Re-enamelling for West Howe homes
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in West Howe and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that will not shift
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Bath re-enamelling in West Howe, done in place
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Whether it’s enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and wear marks under the taps, we can typically put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Where
- West Howe (BH11, BH12, BH10)
- County
- Bournemouth
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
West Howe questions
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in West Howe?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, frequently. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Covering West Howe
West Howe is about 2 miles north-east of Poole, in Bournemouth. Customers in West Howe get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. West Howe is one of 20 towns and villages in Bournemouth we cover.
Our visits in BH11, BH12 and BH10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Hall Road, Duck Lane and Gort Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside West Howe, we cover Knighton Heath (1 mile west), Bearwood (1 mile north-west), Alder Hills (1 mile south), Kinson (1 mile north-east) and Rossmore (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bournemouth (3 miles south-east), Springbourne (4 miles south-east), Pokesdown (5 miles east), Boscombe (4 miles south-east), West Cliff (3 miles south-east) and Westbourne (3 miles south).
What’s near West Howe
We visit homes around Heathlands Primary Academy, St Philip and LeAF Studio. Other local landmarks include Fernheath Playing Fields (under half a mile east) and Oakmead College of Technology (within half a mile north). The closest station to West Howe is Branksome station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Arcade (3.2 miles south-east) and Big Four Railway Museum & Model Centre (3.1 miles south-east).
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Have chips seen to early
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse off any bath products.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It typically takes most of the day, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in West Howe
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Common reasons people in West Howe contact us include:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- An old resurfacing that is failing
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the colour is matched
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price covers travel
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
Email us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your BH11 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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Should you replace it?
A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Work done at your home or business
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A fixed quote before you book
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What we can’t put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A bath that’s rusted through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
