Essex · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Fordham, Essex
Our technicians come to Fordham for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
About our bath re-enamelling in Fordham
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Whether it’s lots of chips and rust spots and staining under the taps and around the waste, we can typically put it right.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Location
- Fordham (CO6)
- County
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Have chips seen to early
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Dry the bath after use if possible, particularly with hard water, and rinse off any bath products.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Places near Fordham
Other services in Fordham
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Fordham use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
If you manage property in Fordham, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. There is no area surcharge for Fordham. What changes the price is:
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Fordham. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Any details about the material
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Fordham
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
Should you replace it?
A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Resurfacing takes one technician and typically a day, and the bath is usable the day after. Prices start from £350. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Fordham
- A fixed quote before you book
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Fordham?
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, generally first under the taps and around the waste.
Common reasons people in Fordham contact us include:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
What your quote should include
- How long it needs to cure
- How the room is protected while they work
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Our work in Fordham
Fordham is about 5 miles north-west of Colchester, in Essex. From the centre of Fordham to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 644 places across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 48 miles away.
Every address in CO6 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Church Road, Herring's Way and Sunnyside Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Fordham include Fordham Heath (1 mile south), Gallows Green (1 mile south), Wormingford (2 miles north), West Bergholt (2 miles east) and Little Horkesley (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (5 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles west), Maldon (14 miles south), Witham (11 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Fordham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Three Horseshoes Public House and Church of All Saints, among other places. Fordham’s nearest station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, roughly 1.9 miles west. A little further out are Severalls Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Mount Bures (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Fordham include Sergeants Orchard.
Common questions in Fordham
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
Is there a smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Do you come to Fordham?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Fordham and the rest of Essex. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
The process
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take most of the day, including clearing up.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
