West Sussex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Southbourne, West Sussex
Bath re-enamelling in and around Southbourne: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Southbourne and the surrounding area
Southbourne is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 57 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: PO10. Jobs here include addresses on Lodgebury Close, Manor Road and Northcote Gardens. We also travel to Woodmancote (1 mile north), Lumley (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile west) and Thorney Island (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Southbourne
We visit homes around Bourne Community College, The Traveller's Joy Public House and St. John's and the streets around them. Nearby too are Eames Farm (1.3 miles south-west) and Southbourne Junior School (within half a mile south-east). Southbourne has its own railway station: Southbourne station. Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
About our bath re-enamelling in Southbourne
If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. There is no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. If you’re dealing with lots of chips and rust spots and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, we can usually put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Southbourne (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Southbourne
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Send pictures for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Repairing versus replacing in Southbourne
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Nothing else is disturbed. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Southbourne
- A fixed quote before booking
- One visit for most repairs
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Avoid suction-cup mats
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a full day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
You do not 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’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Other services in Southbourne
Different materials, different repairs
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. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
FAQs for Southbourne
Do you need to take the bath out?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, normally with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can I fix it myself?
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 then the old filler has to be removed first.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
