East Sussex · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Telham homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Telham and across East Sussex. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
About our bath re-enamelling in Telham
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, with the bath ready to use the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. We’re frequently asked to fix worn patches where water runs and sits and several chips and rust patches, in cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Telham (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It generally takes the best part of a day, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can typically be used the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
If you are in Telham and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Telham questions
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Telham, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Also in Telham
Telham and nearby
Telham is about 4 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the TN33 postcode area, we come to you. Telham is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. Our jobs stretch from Telham to London (49 miles away).
Jobs in TN33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Hastings Road, Starr's Green Lane and Starrs Mead or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Being close to the A2100, Telham is easy for our repair technicians to reach. Nearby, we also work in Kent Street (2 miles east), Sedlescombe (2 miles north-east), Whatlington (2 miles north), Westfield (3 miles east) and Swaile's Green (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-east) and Polegate (13 miles south-west).
Around Telham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chapel of the Ascension, Claverham Community College and The Black Horse Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Battle station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Telham include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Steel that has corroded right through
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Repair or replace in Telham?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Nothing else is disturbed. Prices start from £350. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Telham
- A fixed quote before you book
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
