East Sussex · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Magham Down
Damaged bath in Magham Down? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Lots of chips and rust spots
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Magham Down
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without taking anything out. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. Typical jobs include thin, worn enamel in places and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, in basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Magham Down and across East Sussex.
- Location
- Magham Down (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Have chips seen to early
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- The type of damage
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Details of any past repairs
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. 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.
What we do, step by step
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to the best part of a day, tidy-up included.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s usually ready the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Magham Down questions
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Do you work in Magham Down?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Magham Down from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Covering Magham Down
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Magham Down is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 46 miles away.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area. You will find streets such as Old Road and Nodes Lane. If you are just outside Magham Down, we cover Hellingly (1 mile west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile west), Hailsham (2 miles south-west), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles west) and Tile Hurst (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north-west).
What’s near Magham Down
Around Magham Down, we work in homes near Emmanuel and Hailsham Community College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Polegate station, roughly 4.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).
Common problems we fix in Magham Down
Often the bath has just had decades of use. The body of the bath is typically perfectly sound.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Stains that won’t shift
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Before booking anyone
- If travel is included in the price
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find more damage
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
When a repair is not the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in East Sussex and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
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