West Sussex · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Hickstead
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hickstead. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
The process
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a full day, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Hickstead, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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How we handle bath re-enamelling in Hickstead
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We regularly repair acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays, and the jobs we see most are a coloured bath you want in white and several chips and rust patches.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Hickstead and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Hickstead and nearby
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Our technicians cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our jobs stretch from Hickstead to London (about 37 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of RH17 and BN6 and the streets around it. If you are just outside Hickstead, we cover Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Hickstead
Our clients here include homes close to The Parish Church of St Peter, Twineham CofE Primary School and St Paul's Catholic College. For rail, the closest station is Burgess Hill station, about 3.1 miles east. Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Hickstead includes Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Repairing versus replacing in Hickstead
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Nothing else is disturbed. Prices start from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hickstead
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One price list for the entire UK
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Hickstead
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, with nothing wrong except the surface. The body of the bath is typically perfectly sound.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- A roll-top that is seen better days
What your quote should include
- Whether they match the colour on site
- If travel is included in the price
- Aftercare advice
- What prep work is covered
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Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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 is not prepared the repair will not last.
Hickstead: your questions answered
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Do you cover the whole of West Sussex?
Everywhere in the UK, Hickstead included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
How long is the bath unusable?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
How long does re-enamelling last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us photos 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.
If you manage property in Hickstead, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
When we’d advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A bath that is rusted through
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
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