East Sussex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Silver Hill, East Sussex
Bath re-enamelling in Silver Hill without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
For anyone letting property in or around Silver Hill, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Silver Hill
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. If you are dealing with brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a coloured bath you want in white, we can help.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Silver Hill (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
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 the part we put right.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Silver Hill?
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
Before booking anyone
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether the price covers travel
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Aftercare advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
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 is not prepared the repair will not last.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How many areas need work
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
We price from photos so you do not 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 we will come back with a fixed figure.
How it works
Your technician turns up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take the best part of a day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- 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.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Prices start from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Silver Hill
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We leave the room as we found it
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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Silver Hill: your questions answered
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send pictures.
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Does the bath have to be removed?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Store bottles off the bath
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Silver Hill and the surrounding area
Silver Hill is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Across the TN19 area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Silver Hill to London (42 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: TN19. Nearby, we also work in Hurst Green (1 mile north-west), Burgh Hill (1 mile north-west), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Etchingham (2 miles west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (11 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Silver Hill
We visit homes around Robertsbridge Community College, The White Horse Public House and Holy Trinity, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Etchingham station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (4.4 miles north-west).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
