East Sussex · England

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Peacehaven, East Sussex

Our technicians come to Peacehaven for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
  • An old resurfacing that is failing
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Peacehaven

Bath re-enamelling in Peacehaven, done in place

After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. Common call-outs are for a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and several chips and rust patches, on basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths.

Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.

Location
Peacehaven (BN10, BN9)
Region
East Sussex
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish

What we do, step by step

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes most of the day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
  2. Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Get a quote

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

How we price bath re-enamelling

Resurfacing from £350. There is no area surcharge for Peacehaven. The price reflects:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The material
  • How much damage there is
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your pictures

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.

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.

For landlords and businesses

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

When we would advise against a repair

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
  • Holes rusted through the metal
  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Acrylic baths
  • Cast iron baths
  • Basins & shower trays

Keeping it looking good

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
  • Never use suction bath mats
  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away

Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.

Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.

What we’re called out for in Peacehaven

Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, generally first under the taps and around the waste.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

  • Chips and rust in more than one place
  • Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • A coating lifting around the plughole

Questions to ask before booking

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Who turns up on the day

10 questions to ask before booking

Peacehaven and the surrounding area

Peacehaven is about 5 miles west of Seaford, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN10, a technician comes to you. Peacehaven is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Peacehaven to London (about 49 miles away).

We work across the BN10 and BN9 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Starling Drive, Bramber Close and Greenfinch Road. With the A259 close by, Peacehaven is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Telscombe Cliffs (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles north-east), East Saltdean (2 miles west) and Newhaven (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north) and Polegate (11 miles east).

Near you in Peacehaven

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ascension Church, Peacehaven Community School and Peacehaven Heights Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Newhaven Town station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Planet Earth Museum (2.1 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.

Map of Peacehaven © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common questions in Peacehaven

Can you make a coloured bath white?

Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.

Can you quote from pictures?

In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.

How durable is a resurfaced bath?

It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

What happens if you find more damage?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across East Sussex.

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