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Bath Re-enamelling for Ardingly homes

Local bath re-enamelling for Ardingly: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Ardingly

Bath re-enamelling at your home in Ardingly

Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without a refit. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. Common call-outs are for several chips and rust patches and stains that won’t shift, on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Location
Ardingly (RH17)
Region
West Sussex
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Keeping it looking good

Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:

  • Never use suction bath mats
  • Store bottles off the bath
  • Repair dripping taps early
  • Dry the bath after use to stop limescale

A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.

Where we work around Ardingly

Ardingly is about 3 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Ardingly is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 31 miles away.

Our visits in RH17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on High Street, Munnion Road and Price Way. We also cover the places around Ardingly: Little London (1 mile north), Highbrook (1 mile north-east), Lindfield (2 miles south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles east) and West Hoathly (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).

Landmarks near Ardingly

Typical jobs here are in homes near St Peter's CofE Primary School, St Peter's Church and The Ardingly Inn. The closest station to Ardingly is Balcombe station, roughly 2.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2 miles east) and Princess Royal Hospital (3.9 miles south). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.

Map of Ardingly © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and trade work in Ardingly

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Repair or replace in Ardingly?

Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, typically one day. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why book with us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • No need to remove anything
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • One price list for the entire UK

See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Do you need bath re-enamelling in Ardingly?

Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, with nothing wrong except the surface. The body of the bath is normally perfectly sound.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough

What to look for in a quote

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • When it can be used again
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • What protection goes down before work starts

10 questions to ask before booking

How it works

We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes the best part of a day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
  3. We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
  4. The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
  5. Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Get a quote

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

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DIY kit or professional repair?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

Different materials, different repairs

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.

Pressed steel

Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.

When we would advise against a repair

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • Holes rusted through the metal
  • A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
  • Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in Ardingly

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

Common questions in Ardingly

Does someone need to be in?

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

What does bath re-enamelling cost?

Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.

Do you resurface freestanding baths?

Yes. We can do the inside and outside.

When can you do it?

That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Do the materials smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.

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.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

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