West Sussex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Maudlin, West Sussex
Bath re-enamelling for Maudlin, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Keeping it looking good
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Have chips seen to early
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Maudlin
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. We work on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are several chips and rust patches and a roll-top that’s seen better days.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Maudlin (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a full day. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
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. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
Landlord and trade work in Maudlin
Letting agents frequently send us pictures 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.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Why repair rather than replace?
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Nothing else is disturbed. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Maudlin
- We leave the room as we found it
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour-matched on site
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
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Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Questions from Maudlin
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Our work in Maudlin
Maudlin is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 53 miles away.
Jobs in PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Augustus Way, Vespasian Close and Stane Street. Nearby, we also work in Westhampnett (1 mile west), Shopwyke (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-east) and Waterbeach (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Maudlin
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Parish Church of St Peter, The March CofE Primary School and Westbourne House School, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Coach And Horses Public House (less than half a mile north-east) and Chichester High School For Girls (2 miles south-west). The closest station to Maudlin is Chichester station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A bath split right through the body
- Holes rusted through the metal
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Maudlin
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
