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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Nuthurst, West Sussex
Damaged bath in Nuthurst? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Nuthurst
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. We’re frequently asked to fix a coating lifting around the plughole and an outdated colour you’d like to change, across pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Nuthurst (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Repair or replace in Nuthurst?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Prices start from £350. 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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Nuthurst
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour-matched on site
- Normally one visit, start to finish
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
FAQs for Nuthurst
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Generally one day, with the bath ready the next day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
When to call us in Nuthurst
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Thin, worn enamel in places
What to look for in a quote
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How to look after the finish
Landlord and trade work in Nuthurst
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.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to most of the day, including clearing up.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Open a window if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Advice
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- A picture taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
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.
About Nuthurst
Nuthurst is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 34 miles away.
Every address in RH13 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Nuthurst include Maplehurst (1 mile south), Southwater (2 miles west), Tower Hill (3 miles north-west), Horsham (3 miles north) and Brooks Green (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Nuthurst
Around Nuthurst, we work in homes near Leonardslee, St Andrew's CofE Primary School and The Parish Church of St Andrew. The closest station to Nuthurst is Horsham station, roughly 3.1 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Nuthurst includes Knepp Wildland.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
