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Bath Re-enamelling in Rowhook
Bath re-enamelling in and around Rowhook: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A roll-top that is seen better days
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Rowhook
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. We work on cast iron baths, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays, and the jobs we see most are an old resurfacing that’s failing and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Area
- Rowhook (RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Rowhook
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. 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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Rowhook
Previous coatings can fail too, lifting by the plughole or blistering. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
Common reasons people in Rowhook contact us include:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Questions to ask before booking
- How your room will be protected
- What prep work is covered
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the colour is matched
FAQs for Rowhook
Do you work in Rowhook?
We do. We send a technician to Rowhook for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
How long is the bath unusable?
Usually one day, with the bath ready the next day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
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What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- How hard the colour is to match
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes the best part of a day in most cases. The room is left tidy.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Have chips seen to early
- Repair dripping taps early
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Prices start from £350. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rowhook
- One visit for most repairs
- A fixed quote before you book
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About Rowhook
Rowhook is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Jobs in Rowhook are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is London, about 31 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of the RH12 postcode area. We also cover the places around Rowhook: Warnham (2 miles east), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles south-east), Itchingfield (3 miles south), Tower Hill (4 miles south-east) and Holbrook (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles east), Haywards Heath (15 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east), Broadfield (8 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south) and Billingshurst (6 miles south-west).
Around Rowhook
Our customers here include homes close to Farlington School, The Chequers Inn Public House and Farlington Strood Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Warnham station, about 3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
