West Sussex · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Colgate homes
Our repair technicians come to Colgate for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Wear marks under the taps
Bath re-enamelling in Colgate, done in place
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without taking anything out. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and acrylic baths, and people most often call us about thin, worn enamel in places and a coating lifting around the plughole.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: 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.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- One picture of the whole bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Natural light rather than flash
For a price in Colgate, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Have chips seen to early
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Fix dripping taps quickly
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
FAQs for Colgate
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Do you cover the whole of West Sussex?
We cover the entire UK, including Colgate and the rest of West Sussex. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do you come to Colgate?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Colgate and the rest of West Sussex. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- A bath that’s rusted through
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Colgate
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which usually takes the best part of a day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
Most clients in Colgate get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Repair or replace in Colgate?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s much quicker too. Prices start from £350. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Everything repaired in place
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One price list for the whole UK
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Places near Colgate
Other services in Colgate
About Colgate
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Colgate is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Colgate to London (about 30 miles away).
We work across RH13 and RH12. Streets in the area include Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road. We also travel to Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Colgate
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Target Hill Park, The Dragon pub and Cottesmore School, among other places. Nearby too are Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (2.2 miles north-east), Colgate Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and St. Saviour's Church (less than half a mile north-west). Colgate’s nearest station is Faygate station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
When to call us in Colgate
Enamel does not fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, generally first under the taps and around the waste.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the price covers travel
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
