Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ashford, Kent
Our repair technicians come to Ashford for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Stains that will not shift
Bath re-enamelling in Ashford, done in place
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, and you can use the bath the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. We’re often asked to fix a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and an old resurfacing that’s failing, on pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and cast iron baths.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Ashford and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A photo taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
If you are in Ashford and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
What we’re called out for in Ashford
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Comparing quotes
- How the room is protected while they work
- How long it needs to cure
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the price covers travel
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Ashford
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Repair or replace in Ashford?
There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing normally wins. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ashford
- Work done at your home or business
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No extra charge for your area
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Also near Ashford
What else we do in Ashford
What we can’t put right
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Ashford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
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.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
About Ashford
Ashford is in Kent. Across the TN23 area, we come to you. Our technicians cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 48 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26. Streets in the area include Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road, and we cover them all. You’ll find Ashford on the A20 and A28, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we cover Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). Ashford is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent.
Near you in Ashford
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ashford Green Corridors, Ashford School and The Locomotive pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Christ Church (less than half a mile south-east) and Chilmington Green Primary School (under half a mile west). Ashford has its own railway station: Ashford International station. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ashford include Hatch Park.
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to most of the day.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- 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 day after.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
