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Bath Re-enamelling for Highbrook homes

Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Highbrook and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A roll-top that’s seen better days
  • Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Highbrook

Bath re-enamelling at your home in Highbrook

We don’t move the bath, so the taps, tiles and plumbing aren’t touched. Most baths are done in one visit, and can be used again the following day. Our technicians work on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are a peeling or bubbling previous coating and an outdated colour you’d like to change.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Where
Highbrook (RH17)
County
West Sussex
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

The process

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes the best part of a day, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
  3. We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
  4. We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
  5. The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Ask for a price

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Repairs by material

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Keeping it looking good

So the finish stays in good condition for years:

  • Have chips seen to early
  • Fix dripping taps quickly
  • Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
  • Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish

Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.

Common problems we fix in Highbrook

The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
  • Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • Chips and rust in more than one place

Comparing quotes

  • How to care for the finish
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

Our hiring checklist

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

When we would advise against a repair

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • A metal bath with a through crack
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • Steel that has corroded right through

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.

What we work on

  • Cast iron baths
  • Acrylic baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Pressed steel baths

Landlords, agents and businesses in Highbrook

Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

If you manage property in Highbrook, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

Highbrook and nearby

Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We visit clients in Highbrook and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Our repair technicians cover 371 places across West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Highbrook to London (about 31 miles away).

Our repair technicians cover all of RH17. Nearby, we also work in Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).

What’s near Highbrook

In Highbrook, that means homes near All Saints Church, St Peter's CofE Primary School and The Ardingly Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 3.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Highbrook include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.

Map of Highbrook © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repair or replace in Highbrook?

Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and normally a day, and the bath is usable the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

What you get with us

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • No extra charge for your area

Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Questions from Highbrook

How do I book?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Will you leave a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.

Are there extra charges for Highbrook?

There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Can you do the outside of a roll-top?

Yes, frequently. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.

Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?

Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.

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