East Sussex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Burwash Common, East Sussex
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Burwash Common, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Thin, worn enamel in places
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Bath re-enamelling in Burwash Common without replacing anything
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. We are frequently asked to fix a bath in a colour that no longer suits and stains that won’t shift, across basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and cast iron baths.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Burwash Common and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- County
- East Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes most of the day. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
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Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Burwash Common
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Wear marks under the taps
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the colour is matched
- What protection goes down before work starts
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and generally a day. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Burwash Common
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Have chips seen to early
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
Dry the bath after use if possible, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
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What we can’t put right
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
About Burwash Common
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Burwash Common is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Burwash Common to London (about 40 miles away).
Jobs in TN19 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Burwash Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wheel Inn and St Philip's Church and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Questions from Burwash Common
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
How long does re-enamelling last?
Care for it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Burwash Common?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TN19 postcode.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
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