Brighton and Hove · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Carlton Hill homes
Problem with your bath in Carlton Hill? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Bath re-enamelling in Carlton Hill without replacing anything
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Typical jobs include several chips and rust patches and a coating lifting around the plughole, across cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Where
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Holes rusted through the metal
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
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How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a full day. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
Most clients in Carlton Hill get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
- The type of damage
- The size and number of damaged areas
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- Any details about the material
- Details of any past repairs
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
What we are called out for in Carlton Hill
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, lifting by the plughole or blistering. We strip what’s failing and start again.
Customers usually contact us about:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Stains that won’t shift
Comparing quotes
- What prep work is covered
- How changes to the job are handled
- When it can be used again
- Aftercare advice
FAQs for Carlton Hill
How long does re-enamelling last?
Care for it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Will there be fumes?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Typically, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, so Carlton Hill is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Should you replace it?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Carlton Hill. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Covering Carlton Hill
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever you are in the BN2 postcode area, we come to you. Carlton Hill is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 47 miles away.
We cover every part of the BN2, BN1 and BN50 postcode area. From New Road, North Road and Brills Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Being close to the A259, Carlton Hill is easy for our technicians to reach. Nearby, we also work in Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). Carlton Hill is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove.
Near you in Carlton Hill
Our customers here include homes close to Queen's Park, Devonshire Arms and Academy of Creative Training, among other places. Also close by are Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity (less than half a mile north), Carlton Hill Primary School (under half a mile north) and Brighton Girls (0.9 miles west). Carlton Hill’s nearest station is Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
