East Sussex · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Polegate
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Polegate, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Polegate
We re-enamel plenty of period and roll-top baths, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. Our technicians work on cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are lots of chips and rust spots and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Polegate (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Polegate
Polegate is about 3 miles south of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Polegate or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for London, about 49 miles away.
We work across BN26. Jobs here include addresses on Station Road, High Street and Church Road and the roads around them. Polegate is on the A27 and A2270, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also work in Wannock (1 mile south-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile south), Willingdon (1 mile south), Filching (2 miles south-west) and Folkington (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Polegate
Around Polegate, we work in homes near Horse & Groom pub, Willingdon Community School and St John's Church of England Church and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Polegate itself: Polegate station. Other landmarks nearby include Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Combe Hill.
Polegate: your questions answered
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- What the surface is made of
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
Most clients in Polegate get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Polegate
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
Nearby places to Polegate
Also in Polegate
When to call us in Polegate
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Several chips and rust patches
What your quote should include
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- When it can be used again
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What protection goes down before work starts
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a full day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- 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.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the next day.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job without visiting.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in Polegate
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Polegate
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- A fixed quote before you book
See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
