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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Kingston by Sea, West Sussex
Local bath re-enamelling for Kingston by Sea: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Bath re-enamelling in Kingston by Sea, done in place
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. If you’re dealing with wear marks under the taps and several chips and rust patches, we can help, on Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays alike.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Kingston by Sea and across West Sussex.
- Location
- Kingston by Sea (BN42, BN43)
- County
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Holes rusted through the metal
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
How the visit works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it 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.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Repairing versus replacing in Kingston by Sea
A refit takes several trades and several days. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, with the bath ready the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Kingston by Sea. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kingston by Sea
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A fixed quote before you book
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Store bottles off the bath
- Get any chip repaired quickly
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Landlord and trade work in Kingston by Sea
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
About Kingston by Sea
Kingston by Sea is about 1 mile east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We travel to homes and businesses in Kingston by Sea and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for London, about 46 miles away.
Here we cover the BN42 and BN43 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Cross Road, Roman Road and Kings Road. Kingston by Sea sits on or near the A270, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Kingston by Sea: Southwick (1 mile south-east), Portslade (1 mile east), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile west), Hangleton (2 miles east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Near you in Kingston by Sea
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Michael and All Angels Church, Benfield Hill and Shoreham Academy and the streets around them. Nearby too are Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west), Glebe Primary School (within half a mile south) and The Ship Inn (0.6 miles south-east). The closest station to Kingston by Sea is Southwick station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are British Engineerium (2.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (0.7 miles west). Open spaces near Kingston by Sea include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Kingston by Sea questions
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Will the bath be moved?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How long is the bath unusable?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Common problems we fix in Kingston by Sea
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use, and only the surface is worn. The body of the bath is usually perfectly sound.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Before booking anyone
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price covers travel
- When it can be used again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
