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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in West Thorney, West Sussex

Problem with your bath in West Thorney? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for West Thorney homes

Landlord and trade work in West Thorney

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.

For anyone letting property in or around West Thorney, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

How we handle bath re-enamelling in West Thorney

Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, and you can use the bath the following day. Nothing is disconnected or removed. We’re frequently asked to fix lots of chips and rust spots and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, on acrylic baths, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish
Area
West Thorney (PO10)
Area hub
West Sussex
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What we do, step by step

Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we’re there, the work takes the best part of a day for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
  4. We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s usually ready the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Let us know about parking or access

How to get a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Signs you need bath re-enamelling in West Thorney

Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • A coating lifting around the plughole
  • Stains that will not shift

What to look for in a quote

  • Who will actually do the work
  • Aftercare advice
  • How the colour is matched
  • What preparation is included

Choosing a repair company

What we cannot put right

We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:

  • Holes rusted through the metal
  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
  • A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.

Materials we repair

  • Cast iron baths
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Acrylic baths
  • Victorian roll-tops

Different materials, different repairs

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Acrylic

Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.

West Thorney questions

How much does bath re-enamelling cost in West Thorney?

Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Do you come to West Thorney?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to West Thorney from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

What do you need from me?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Will the price change on the day?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Do you resurface freestanding baths?

Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.

How durable is a resurfaced bath?

It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Can you resurface a pink bath in white?

Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.

What bath re-enamelling costs

Resurfacing from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to West Thorney. The price comes down to:

  • The material
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • What kind of damage it is
  • How many areas need work

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.

How to get a fixed price

When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Should you replace it?

Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you are refitting the entire room anyway. Otherwise, resurfacing typically wins. Prices start from £350. 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.

Why us?

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

Covering West Thorney

West Thorney is about 5 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in West Thorney and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Our technicians cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for London, about 59 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: PO10. If you are just outside West Thorney, we cover Thorney Island (1 mile north-west), Tye (2 miles west), Southbourne (2 miles north), North Hayling (2 miles west) and Northney (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west), Portfield (7 miles east) and Yapton (13 miles east).

Landmarks near West Thorney

In West Thorney, that means homes near The Parish Church of St Nicholas, Bourne Community College and Eames Farm, among other places. The nearest railway station is Southbourne station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Nutborne Marshes.

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