East Sussex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Friar's Gate, East Sussex
Local bath re-enamelling for Friar's Gate: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
Bath re-enamelling in Friar's Gate without replacing anything
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. We are often asked to fix an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and worn patches where water runs and sits, on pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Friar's Gate
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Friar's Gate is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 31 miles away.
Jobs in TN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Friar's Gate, we cover Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Near you in Friar's Gate
We visit homes around Beacon Academy, St John's Church and St John's Church of England Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Eridge station, roughly 3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Crowborough Country Park.
Questions from Friar's Gate
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Friar's Gate included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across East Sussex.
How long does re-enamelling last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you work in Friar's Gate?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Friar's Gate. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Friar's Gate
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Also near Friar's Gate
Also in Friar's Gate
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. 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.
What you get with us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- A fixed quote before you book
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When to call us in Friar's Gate
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Wear marks under the taps
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- If travel is included in the price
- How soon you can use it again
- What protection goes down before work starts
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Dry the bath after use if possible, especially in hard water areas, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
How the visit works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes the best part of a day for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Related advice
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Friar's Gate. The price comes down to:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
