East Sussex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Newhaven, East Sussex
Problem with your bath in Newhaven? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Bath re-enamelling in Newhaven, 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. Common call-outs are for a peeling or bubbling previous coating and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, in basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Newhaven (BN9)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Newhaven. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
What we are called out for in Newhaven
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, with nothing wrong except the surface. The body of the bath is normally perfectly sound.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Comparing quotes
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
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Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Repairing versus replacing in Newhaven
Replacing a bath typically involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, with the bath ready the day after. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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 what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
How the visit works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes the best part of a day. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Newhaven: your questions answered
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Are there extra charges for Newhaven?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Generally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do you cover Newhaven?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Newhaven and the rest of East Sussex. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Landlord and trade work in Newhaven
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
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 will fit around changeovers where we can.
Newhaven and the surrounding area
Newhaven is about 8 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Newhaven is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 49 miles away.
Our visits in BN9 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From High Street, Station Road and Dacre Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Being close to the A26 and A259, Newhaven is easy for our technicians to reach. We also travel to Denton (1 mile north-east), South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile north-west), Tide Mills (1 mile south-east) and Norton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Telscombe (3 miles west). Newhaven is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex.
Near you in Newhaven
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Castle Hill, Harbour Primary and Nursery School and UTC@Harbourside, among other places. Nearby too are Church of St Michael and All Angels (under half a mile south-west) and The Ship Hotel (within half a mile north). Newhaven has its own railway station: Newhaven Town station. Other landmarks nearby include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Newhaven includes Itford Hill.
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