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Bath Re-enamelling for Five Oaks homes
Bath re-enamelling in and around Five Oaks: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that won’t shift
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Five Oaks
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Whether it’s a coating lifting around the plughole and a roll-top that’s seen better days, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Five Oaks (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Never use suction bath mats
- Store bottles off the bath
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale can’t build up.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface.
Five Oaks and nearby
Five Oaks is about 5 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Five Oaks is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Five Oaks to London (about 35 miles away).
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area. Whether you live on Horsham Road, Hayes Wood Road and Stane Street or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Five Oaks include The Haven (1 mile north-west), Billingshurst (2 miles south-west), Slinfold (2 miles north-east), Newpound Common (3 miles west) and Coneyhurst (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east) and Broadfield (10 miles east).
Near you in Five Oaks
Our clients here include homes close to The Weald School. For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, about 2.2 miles south. A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (5 miles east).
What a repair cannot fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A bath that is rusted through
- A bath split right through the body
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Landlords, agents and businesses in Five Oaks
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Places near Five Oaks
Other services in Five Oaks
Repair or replace: which is better?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and normally one day, with the bath ready the next day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Five Oaks
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Work done at your home or business
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes the best part of a day, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- How many areas need work
- The colour and finish to match
- The material and finish
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
- Something in shot to show the size
- Details of any past repairs
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Five Oaks: your questions answered
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes, we do this regularly. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Are there extra charges for Five Oaks?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
How long is the bath unusable?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
Common problems we fix in Five Oaks
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
Most people contact us when they notice something like this:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Comparing quotes
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price covers travel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
