East Sussex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Shortgate, East Sussex
Problem with your bath in Shortgate? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Several chips and rust patches
About our bath re-enamelling in Shortgate
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. We are often asked to fix thin, worn enamel in places and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, across cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in East Sussex.
- Where
- Shortgate (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Shortgate
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Stains that won’t shift
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
What your quote should include
- What aftercare is recommended
- How changes to the job are handled
- How the colour is matched
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Common questions in Shortgate
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Shortgate?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Shortgate and nearby
Shortgate is about 4 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Across the BN8 area, we come to you. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Shortgate to London (41 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of BN8. Other places close to Shortgate include Halland (1 mile north-east), East Hoathly (2 miles east), Whitesmith (2 miles east), Chiddingly (3 miles east) and Framfield (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Around Shortgate
The closest station to Shortgate is Uckfield station, about 3.9 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Uckfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles north). Not far away are Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Repair dripping taps early
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
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How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow most of the day from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- 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.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Open a window if you can
- Make sure the area is dry
How to get a price
For a price in Shortgate, 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.
Advice
Landlord and trade work in Shortgate
For anyone letting property in or around Shortgate, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What affects the price in Shortgate
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Where you are, by postcode
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath usually involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, and the bath can be used the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Shortgate. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why Shortgate clients choose us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
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.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
