West Sussex · England
Bath Re-enamelling for The Haven homes
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in The Haven and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
About our bath re-enamelling in The Haven
The bath stays where it is, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. Most baths are done in one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. If you’re dealing with a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and wear marks under the taps, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- The Haven (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Respect the curing time we give you
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Covering The Haven
The Haven is about 3 miles north of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We work in 371 places across West Sussex. Our jobs stretch from The Haven to London (about 34 miles away).
We work across the RH14 postcode area. If you are just outside The Haven, we cover Five Oaks (1 mile south-east), Bucks Green (2 miles north), Slinfold (2 miles east), Rudgwick (2 miles north) and Tisman's Common (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (5 miles east), Broadfield (11 miles east), Storrington (10 miles south), Billingshurst (3 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
What’s near The Haven
Around The Haven, we work in homes near The Blue Ship Public House. The Haven’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles east).
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow most of the day, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in The Haven
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use, with nothing wrong except the surface. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is normally as strong as ever.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Stains that will not shift
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- An old resurfacing that is failing
What your quote should include
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if they find more damage
- What protection goes down before work starts
Repair or replace: which is better?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and typically one day, and the bath can be used the day after. 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 choose Surface Doctor in The Haven
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Work done at your home or business
- Everything repaired in place
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in The Haven
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Will the bath be moved?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole bath
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
