West Sussex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Portfield, West Sussex
Bath re-enamelling for Portfield, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Bath re-enamelling in Portfield, done in place
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is normally the most cost-effective option. There is no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. If you are dealing with an outdated colour you’d like to change and lots of chips and rust spots, we can normally put it right.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Portfield (PO19, PO20, PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- What kind of damage it is
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear photos are usually enough. Try to include:
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the entire bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
About Portfield
Portfield is about 1 mile east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the PO19 area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for London, about 54 miles away.
Jobs in PO19, PO20 and PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Kent Road, York Road and Spur Road. Portfield sits on or near the A259 and A285, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Portfield: Chichester (1 mile west), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (1 mile east), Maudlin (1 mile north-east) and North Mundham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Portfield
Our clients here include homes close to Chichester High School For Girls, The East Gate Public House and The Prebendal School and the streets around them. Also close by are Portfield Primary Academy (under half a mile north-west) and St George's (within half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 0.9 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Chichester City Museum (0.6 miles west) and Chichester Castle (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Towns and villages near Portfield
What else we do in Portfield
Landlord and trade work in Portfield
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in West Sussex and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Questions from Portfield
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Portfield?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is there a smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Do you come to Portfield?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Portfield for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which generally takes most of the day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- 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.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in Portfield
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used. The body of the bath is normally perfectly sound.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Stains that won’t shift
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Wear marks under the taps
Before booking anyone
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price covers travel
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if they find more damage
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and typically one day, with the bath ready the next day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Portfield. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Portfield
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- One price list for the entire UK
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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