Brighton and Hove · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Brighton and Hove
Bath re-enamelling for Brighton and Hove, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that won’t shift
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Our work in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove is in England. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Brighton and Hove, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Our technicians cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Brighton and Hove to London (about 46 miles away).
Jobs in BN3, BN41 and BN1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on New Church Road, Princes Square and Station Road and the roads around them. Brighton and Hove sits on or near the A270 and A293, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also work in Aldrington (1 mile south-west), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (2 miles east) and Brunswick (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Brighton and Hove
In Brighton and Hove, that means homes near Holy Cross Church, Hove Park School and West Hove Infant School. Nearby too are Hove Park (0.8 miles north-east), The Drive Prep School (1 mile east) and The Atlas pub (under half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Brighton and Hove itself: Aldrington station. Well-known places in the area include British Engineerium (0.7 miles north-east) and Churchill Square (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Brighton and Hove
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops, and people most often call us about wear marks under the taps and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Area
- Brighton and Hove (BN3, BN41, BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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How to care for the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
When to call us in Brighton and Hove
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Common reasons people in Brighton and Hove contact us include:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Questions to ask before booking
- If travel is included in the price
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who will actually do the work
- What happens if they find more damage
Why repair rather than replace?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is typically much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Brighton and Hove
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Brighton and Hove
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Brighton and Hove use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Brighton and Hove
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes. Inside and out if you’d like.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
When we would advise against a repair
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- A bath that is rusted through
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
What happens on the day
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take most of the day.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your pictures
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
