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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Arlington, East Sussex

Damaged bath in Arlington? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • Stains that won’t shift
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Arlington

Bath re-enamelling in Arlington, done in place

Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, and you can use the bath the day after. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Typical jobs include wear marks under the taps and an old resurfacing that’s failing, in cast iron baths, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays.

Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Where
Arlington (BN26)
County
East Sussex
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What we do, step by step

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to the best part of a day.

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

Before we arrive

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Open a window if you can

Ask for a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

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Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Arlington

How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Arlington?

Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.

Will the bath be moved?

Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.

Can you make a coloured bath white?

Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Arlington.

Will there be fumes?

Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.

Will the price change on the day?

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

Do you resurface freestanding baths?

Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.

Can you fix a peeling bath coating?

Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.

What affects the price in Arlington

Resurfacing from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Arlington. The price reflects:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How many areas need work

What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Send photos for a quote

We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • One picture of the whole bath
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Where you are, by postcode

If you are in Arlington and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

What a repair cannot fix

It helps to know what we cannot do:

  • A bath split right through the body
  • Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
  • A bath that is rusted through

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

Materials we repair

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

Repairing versus replacing in Arlington

Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Why Arlington clients choose us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Typically one visit, start to finish

See our full price list and bath cost comparison.

Arlington and the surrounding area

Arlington is about 3 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN26, a technician comes to you. Arlington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 47 miles away.

Our repair technicians cover all of the BN26 postcode area. If you’re just outside Arlington, we cover Wickstreet (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile west), Wilmington (2 miles south), Selmeston (2 miles west) and Milton Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).

Near you in Arlington

We visit homes around The Parish Church of St Pancras and Yew Tree Inn. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Agricultural Museum (2 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (4.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Arlington includes Combe Hill.

Map of Arlington © OpenStreetMap contributors

When to call us in Arlington

Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.

Look out for these signs:

  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • Chips and rust in more than one place
  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing

What your quote should include

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • What prep work is covered
  • If travel is included in the price
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

How to compare quotes

What your bath is made of matters

Roll-top and period baths

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

Acrylic

Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.

Keeping it looking good

Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:

  • Do not leave a chip unrepaired
  • Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
  • A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
  • Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it

Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse off any bath products.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.

Landlord and trade work in Arlington

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Arlington as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

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