Brighton and Hove · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
Damaged bath in Kemptown? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
Bath re-enamelling in Kemptown without replacing anything
We do not move the bath, so the taps, tiles and plumbing aren’t touched. It usually takes one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. If you are dealing with a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, we can help.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Kemptown (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Kemptown
Enamel does not fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
What your quote should include
- What prep work is covered
- How changes to the job are handled
- How to care for the finish
- Who will actually do the work
Places near Kemptown
Other services in Kemptown
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One visit for most repairs
- Same prices wherever you are
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What a repair can’t fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- A bath that’s rusted through
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Repair dripping taps early
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
About Kemptown
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Kemptown is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 47 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the BN2 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road. Nearby, we also work in Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Kemptown sees plenty of our work.
Local landmarks in Kemptown
Around Kemptown, we work in homes near Queen's Park, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School and St George's Church, among other places. Also close by are Saint George's Inn (less than half a mile north-west), Brighton Girls (1.7 miles north-west) and St Mary's Hall (less than half a mile east). Kemptown’s nearest station is Brighton station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton Motor Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Landlord and trade work in Kemptown
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Kemptown: your questions answered
Do you cover Kemptown?
We do. Technicians travel to Kemptown from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Are there extra charges for Kemptown?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow most of the day, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
