East Sussex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in East Dean, East Sussex
We travel to East Dean for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Bath re-enamelling in East Dean without replacing anything
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. Typical jobs include an old resurfacing that’s failing and wear marks under the taps, across Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- East Dean (BN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a full day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the following day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Email us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in East Dean, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Details of any past repairs
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in East Dean
Enamel does not fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use dull the surface, typically first under the taps and around the waste.
Look out for these signs:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How to look after the finish
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- When it can be used again
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
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Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and typically a day, and the bath is usable the day after. Prices start from £350. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No extra charge for your area
- One visit for most repairs
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
How to care for the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Common questions in East Dean
What areas do you cover?
All of East Sussex, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
Where we work around East Dean
East Dean is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of East Dean or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. East Dean is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. Our jobs stretch from East Dean to London (53 miles away).
Jobs in BN20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Lower Street, Went Way and Gilberts Drive or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Friston (1 mile north-east), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Meads (3 miles east) and Old Town (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Near you in East Dean
In East Dean, that means homes near The Tiger Inn and The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude, among other places. The closest station to East Dean is Eastbourne station, about 3.4 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3.3 miles north) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
