East Sussex · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Ripe homes
Damaged bath in Ripe? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An old resurfacing that is failing
What we cannot put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A bath split right through the body
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Bath re-enamelling in Ripe, done in place
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Common call-outs are for brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and wear marks under the taps, across basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Ripe (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ripe
Also in Ripe
What we’re called out for in Ripe
Hard water speeds up the wear, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Before booking anyone
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes most of the day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
Email us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Ripe, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Ripe and nearby
Ripe is about 5 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We visit homes and businesses in Ripe and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Ripe is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Ripe to London (45 miles away).
Jobs in BN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Carriage Mews, Channers Lane and Church Lane. We also travel to Selmeston (2 miles south), Wickstreet (2 miles south-east), Laughton (2 miles north), Golden Cross (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Ripe
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Parish Church of St John the Baptist and Lamb Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Hellingly Hospital Railway (5.1 miles east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Repair or replace in Ripe?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, generally one day, with the bath back in use the following day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why us?
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Ripe: your questions answered
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, so Ripe is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Ripe. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the whole bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
How to care for the repair
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
- Never use suction bath mats
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
