West Sussex · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Forge Wood homes
Bath re-enamelling across Forge Wood and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Our work in Forge Wood
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. From the centre of Forge Wood to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our jobs stretch from Forge Wood to London (about 25 miles away).
Every address in RH10 and RH6 is covered. Streets in the area include Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road, all of which we cover. We also travel to Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Forge Wood
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Greyhound pub, The Gatwick School and Hazelwick School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Worth Park Gardens (0.7 miles south) and Forge Wood Primary School (less than half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Three Bridges station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Forge Wood
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, with the bath ready to use the following day. Nothing is disconnected or removed. Typical jobs include brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a roll-top that’s seen better days, on Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Area
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Repair dripping taps early
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Also near Forge Wood
What else we do in Forge Wood
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Forge Wood: your questions answered
What happens after I send photos?
You will get a fixed quote back. There is no obligation to book.
How long does re-enamelling last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is there a smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
What areas do you cover?
All of West Sussex, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Will the bath be moved?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Forge Wood. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the entire bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Forge Wood
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in West Sussex and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Forge Wood use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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 check it carefully.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Forge Wood?
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
Common reasons people in Forge Wood contact us are:
- Several chips and rust patches
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- How soon you can use it again
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Honest limits
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A metal bath with a through crack
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Forge Wood
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
What we do, step by step
When we visit, 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 clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
