West Sussex · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Balcombe homes
Bath re-enamelling across Balcombe and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Repair or replace in Balcombe?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, usually one day. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why us?
- One visit for most repairs
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our bath re-enamelling in Balcombe
The bath stays where it is, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. Most baths are done in one visit, and can be used again the day after. We are often asked to fix worn patches where water runs and sits and an old resurfacing that’s failing, on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and acrylic baths.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Balcombe (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It usually takes a full day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Nearby places to Balcombe
Also in Balcombe
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
About Balcombe
Balcombe is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Balcombe is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Balcombe to London (31 miles away).
Jobs in RH17 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on London Road, Stockcroft Road and Deanland Road and the roads around them. Balcombe sits on or near the B2036, which makes travel easy. We also travel to Balcombe Lane (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles south), Staplefield (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (3 miles north) and Whitemans Green (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Around Balcombe
Our clients here include homes close to Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School and The Parish Church of St Mary, among other places. Balcombe has its own railway station: Balcombe station. Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
Questions from Balcombe
How long does re-enamelling take?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Will the bath be moved?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room masked and ventilated.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Generally, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send pictures.
Is there a smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
What we are called out for in Balcombe
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
People generally call us after spotting something like this:
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How long it needs to cure
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Repair dripping taps early
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Have chips seen to early
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. There is no charge for travel to Balcombe. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your RH17 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
