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Bath Re-enamelling for Small Dole homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Small Dole, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Stains that will not shift
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The type of damage
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Bath re-enamelling in Small Dole, done in place
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without taking anything out. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. Our technicians work on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people contact us are several chips and rust patches and a coloured bath you want in white.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Small Dole as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Small Dole (BN5)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Small Dole
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Questions to ask before booking
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the room is protected while they work
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Who turns up on the day
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Where we work around Small Dole
Small Dole is about 5 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Customers in Small Dole get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover 371 places in West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Small Dole to London (42 miles away).
Jobs in BN5 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Downsview, Tottington Drive and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Woodmancote (2 miles north-east), Henfield (2 miles north), Blackstone (2 miles north-east), Albourne (3 miles north-east) and High Cross (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Around Small Dole
Typical jobs here are in homes near Tottington Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 4.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Steyning Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Small Dole include Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
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How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a full day. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
Most customers in Small Dole get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Common questions in Small Dole
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, frequently. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Do you come to Small Dole?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Small Dole from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
When we’d advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
Repair or replace in Small Dole?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: 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 us?
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour-matched on site
- One visit for most repairs
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t 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: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
