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Bath Re-enamelling for Poling homes

Bath re-enamelling in and around Poling: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A roll-top that is seen better days
  • A coloured bath you want in white
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Poling homes

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Poling

Most baths are re-enamelled in a day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Common call-outs are for an old resurfacing that’s failing and staining under the taps and around the waste, on acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays.

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

Where
Poling (BN18)
Region
West Sussex
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

Our work in Poling

Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN18, we come to you. Poling is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 49 miles away.

Every address in BN18 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also work in Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).

What’s near Poling

In Poling, that means homes near The Littlehampton Academy and The Parish Church of St Nicholas and the streets around them. Poling’s nearest station is Arundel station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.

Map of Poling © OpenStreetMap contributors

When a repair isn’t the answer

We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:

  • A metal bath with a through crack
  • Holes rusted through the metal
  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we repair

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

What your bath is made of matters

Pressed steel

Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.

Acrylic

We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

Poling questions

What happens after I send pictures?

You will get a fixed quote back. There is no obligation to book.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Will there be fumes?

There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.

Will there be a smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

What information do you need?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Can you do the outside of a roll-top?

Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.

Do you work in Poling?

We do. We send a technician to Poling for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

What affects the price in Poling

Resurfacing from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • The material
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Quotes from your pictures

You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Any details about the material

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.

Looking after it afterwards

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
  • Fix dripping taps quickly
  • Get any chip repaired quickly
  • Avoid suction-cup mats

Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.

If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.

How it works

The work is clean and fairly quiet. 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. We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
  5. Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Get a quote

Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your BN18 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

DIY kit or professional repair?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Poling

Often the bath has just had decades of use. The body of the bath is generally perfectly sound.

Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • A roll-top that’s seen better days
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • Thin, worn enamel in places

What to look for in a quote

  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • When it can be used again
  • What prep work is covered

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