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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Domewood, West Sussex

Damaged bath in Domewood? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • Thin, worn enamel in places
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Domewood

About our bath re-enamelling in Domewood

We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, and we take our time over it. Our technicians work on cast iron baths, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are a coloured bath you want in white and staining under the taps and around the waste.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath
Area
Domewood (RH10)
Area hub
West Sussex
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Should you replace it?

Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why us?

  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.

Repairs by material

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Pressed steel

Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.

Can I fix it myself?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. 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 pictures.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

What happens on the day

On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take the best part of a day. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
  4. We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
  5. Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Getting a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Work for landlords and builders

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

About Domewood

Domewood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Domewood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Domewood to London (about 25 miles away).

Jobs in RH10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Herons Lea, Herons Close and Snow Hill. Close by, we cover Snow Hill (1 mile south-west), Furnace Wood (1 mile south-east), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles south-west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles south-west).

Around Domewood

We visit homes around Imberhorne School and The Curious Pig in the Parlour pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Queen Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles east) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.

Map of Domewood © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we cannot put right

We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • Steel that has corroded right through
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

Materials we repair

  • Acrylic baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Cast iron baths
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Basins & shower trays

Common problems we fix in Domewood

Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, with nothing wrong except the surface. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is typically as strong as ever.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • A coloured bath you want in white
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • An old resurfacing that is failing
  • Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough

Questions to ask before booking

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • How the colour is matched

Our hiring checklist

Questions from Domewood

Do you need to take the bath out?

No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Will the new finish last?

Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.

Does re-enamelling smell?

There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.

Can you price it without visiting?

Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

What happens next?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

Looking after it afterwards

So the finish stays in good condition:

  • Keep suction mats out of the bath
  • Store bottles off the bath
  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
  • Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners

A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.

If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.

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