East Sussex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Broad Oak, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- A coloured bath you want in white
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Broad Oak
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. We work on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are an old resurfacing that’s failing and wear marks under the taps.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Broad Oak and across East Sussex.
- Where
- Broad Oak (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Broad Oak questions
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out if you’d like.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Usually, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
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 you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Broad Oak?
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Most people contact us after spotting one of these:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Who turns up on the day
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Holes rusted through the metal
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Broad Oak
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Landlords, agents and businesses in Broad Oak
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Broad Oak use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Our work in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 7 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. From the centre of Broad Oak to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 40 miles away.
Our visits in TN21 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Halley Road, Burwash Road and Highview Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Broad Oak, we cover Cade Street (1 mile south-west), Old Heathfield (1 mile south), Heathfield (2 miles south-west), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-west) and Maynard's Green (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Broad Oak
Around Broad Oak, we work in homes near Heathfield Community College, Broad Oak Community Primary School and Ebenezer Chapel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Old Castle (3.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Oak includes Selwyns Wood.
Repair or replace: which is better?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you are refitting the whole room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Broad Oak
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Work done at your home or business
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Have chips seen to early
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Store bottles off the bath
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
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 often lifts.
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What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a full day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting 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
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
