West Sussex · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Shoreham-by-Sea
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Shoreham-by-Sea and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
About our bath re-enamelling in Shoreham-by-Sea
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We regularly repair Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are wear marks under the taps and an outdated colour you’d like to change.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath normally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One price list for the whole UK
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colour-matched on site
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll 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.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What affects the price in Shoreham-by-Sea
Resurfacing from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Shoreham-by-Sea. What changes the price is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send pictures for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the whole bath
If you are in Shoreham-by-Sea and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Questions from Shoreham-by-Sea
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Do you come to Shoreham-by-Sea?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Shoreham-by-Sea for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
How it works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take most of the day, including clearing up.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job without visiting.
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Repairs by material
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Shoreham-by-Sea
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Customers generally contact us about:
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Several chips and rust patches
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Our work in Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Jobs in Shoreham-by-Sea are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Shoreham-by-Sea to London (about 46 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: BN43, BN15 and BN42. We regularly work on streets such as Adelaide Square, High Street and Rainbow Square and the roads around them. Being close to the A27 and A259, Shoreham-by-Sea is easy for our technicians to reach. Nearby, we also work in Old Shoreham (1 mile west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north-west), Southwick (2 miles east) and Portslade (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (12 miles west), Rustington (11 miles west) and Storrington (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Shoreham-by-Sea
Around Shoreham-by-Sea, we work in homes near Shoreham Academy, St Mary de Haura Church and Shoreham College. You will also find The Crabtree pub (within half a mile south-west) and Buckingham Park Primary School (under half a mile north). Shoreham-by-Sea has its own railway station: Shoreham-By-Sea station. Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Dry the bath after use if possible, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
