Brighton and Hove · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ovingdean, Brighton and Hove
Damaged bath in Ovingdean? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Ovingdean
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, with the bath ready to use the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Whether it’s an outdated colour you’d like to change and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, we can help, on pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and acrylic baths alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Ovingdean (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Dry the bath after use if possible, and rinse off any bath products.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Ovingdean. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
Landlord and trade work in Ovingdean
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath generally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, with the bath ready the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Ovingdean. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ovingdean
- Colour-matched on site
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Fixed prices from your photos
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
About Ovingdean
Ovingdean is about 3 miles south-east of Hanover, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Ovingdean to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove. We work right across the region, from Ovingdean to London (47 miles away).
Our visits in BN2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Longhill Road, Ovingdean Road and Wanderdown Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Rottingdean (1 mile east), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (2 miles south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles north-west) and West Hill (3 miles west).
Around Ovingdean
In Ovingdean, that means homes near St Wulfran's Church, Our Lady of Lourdes RC School and Beacon Hill. Nearby too are Duck Inn (0.9 miles south-east), Ovingdean Hall School (within half a mile north) and Longhill High School (less than half a mile north-east). The closest station to Ovingdean is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Brighton Motor Museum (1.9 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Ovingdean include Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Ovingdean
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your BN2 postcode.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Generally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
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How the visit works
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes most of the day, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your BN2 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
