West Sussex · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Rustington homes
We travel to Rustington for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Wear marks under the taps
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
Should you replace it?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and typically one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rustington
- Colour-matched on site
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath re-enamelling in Rustington without replacing anything
We re-enamel plenty of period and roll-top baths, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. We regularly repair basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a coloured bath you want in white and wear marks under the taps.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Rustington (BN16, BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Our work in Rustington
Rustington is about 5 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Jobs in Rustington are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Rustington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 51 miles away.
We work across the BN16 and BN17 postcode area. Whether you live on Church Road, The Street and Station Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. You will find Rustington on the B2140, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also travel to Littlehampton (1 mile west), Toddington (1 mile north-west), Poling (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles west) and Lyminster (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Rustington
Our clients here include homes close to Rustington Community Primary School, The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul and The Littlehampton Academy and the streets around them. Also close by are Mewsbrook Park (0.9 miles south-west) and Littlehampton College (1.2 miles west). The nearest railway station is Angmering station, about 0.9 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material and finish
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Rustington. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
If you are in Rustington and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Questions from Rustington
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How long does re-enamelling last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Is there a smell?
A little, during the work. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Do you cover Rustington?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Rustington and the rest of West Sussex. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Holes rusted through the metal
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
Landlords, agents and businesses in Rustington
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in West Sussex and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Rustington
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Common reasons people in Rustington contact us are:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- Several chips and rust patches
- A coloured bath you want in white
What your quote should include
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What prep work is covered
- How your room will be protected
How to look after the repair
Aftercare is simple:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Avoid suction-cup mats
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow most of the day from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
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