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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ringmer, East Sussex

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Ringmer, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • A coating lifting around the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath re-enamelling in Ringmer

Bath re-enamelling in Ringmer, done in place

We don’t move the bath, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. It typically takes one visit, and can be used again the following day. We are often asked to fix a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and stains that won’t shift, across basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Location
Ringmer (BN8)
County
East Sussex
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Work for landlords and builders

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.

Should you replace it?

There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book.

Why book with us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Typically one visit, start to finish
  • No need to remove anything

See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

What a repair cannot fix

We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
  • Steel that has corroded right through

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

What we work on

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

Can I fix it myself?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Questions from Ringmer

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Do I need to be at home?

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

Are there extra charges for Ringmer?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

What happens next?

You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.

When can you do it?

That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Can you fix a peeling bath coating?

In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.

Do you need to take the bath out?

No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.

Aftercare tips

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Never use suction bath mats
  • Get any chip repaired quickly
  • Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
  • Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas

A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.

Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.

Ringmer and the surrounding area

Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. From the centre of Ringmer to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Ringmer is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 42 miles away.

Every address in BN8 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way and the roads around them. Other places close to Ringmer include Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).

What’s near Ringmer

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Anchor pub, The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form. Ringmer’s nearest station is Glynde station, roughly 2.4 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west) and South Malling Without (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.

Map of Ringmer © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common problems we fix in Ringmer

Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.

Look out for these signs:

  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • An old resurfacing that is failing

What to look for in a quote

  • What preparation is included
  • When it can be used again
  • How to look after the finish
  • Whether they match the colour on site

Our hiring checklist

How we price bath re-enamelling

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

  • How many areas need work
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Access to the area
  • Doing more than one item at once

No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

How to get a fixed price

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Any details about the material

Send us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Ringmer, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

What happens on the day

From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a full day, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
  4. We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

How to get a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.

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