East Sussex · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Whitesmith
Damaged bath in Whitesmith? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Bath re-enamelling in Whitesmith, done in place
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. We work on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and lots of chips and rust spots.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Whitesmith (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is generally much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s much quicker too. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Whitesmith
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Work done at your home or business
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Steel that has corroded right through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Whitesmith
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed price
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- One picture of the whole bath
- Details of any past repairs
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
About Whitesmith
Whitesmith is about 5 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Clients in Whitesmith get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Whitesmith is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 43 miles away.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area. Whether you live on Whitesmith Lane and Whitesmith or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Chiddingly (1 mile east), East Hoathly (1 mile north), Halland (2 miles north-west), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Whitesmith
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Chiddingly Primary School and The Parish Church, among other places. Whitesmith’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 4.5 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Hellingly Hospital Railway (4 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Whitesmith include Selwyns Wood.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Whitesmith
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is there a smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Do you cover Whitesmith?
We do. Technicians travel to Whitesmith from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Also near Whitesmith
What else we do in Whitesmith
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- 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.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Landlord and trade work in Whitesmith
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Whitesmith use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes the best part of a day in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can typically be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Whitesmith, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
When to call us in Whitesmith
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Several chips and rust patches
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is matched
- What protection goes down before work starts
- If travel is included in the price
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
