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Bath Re-enamelling in Boughton Malherbe

Bath re-enamelling across Boughton Malherbe and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A coating lifting around the plughole
  • Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath re-enamelling in Boughton Malherbe

Bath re-enamelling in Boughton Malherbe without replacing anything

Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Typical jobs include wear marks under the taps and a coating lifting around the plughole, across cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Location
Boughton Malherbe (ME17)
Area hub
Kent
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

Work for landlords and builders

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

If you manage property in Boughton Malherbe, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.

The process

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a full day, and we will tell you if anything changes.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
  5. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Ask for a price

If you are in Boughton Malherbe and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

What your bath is made of matters

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.

Pressed steel

Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.

Aftercare tips

Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:

  • Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Never use suction bath mats
  • A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
  • Have chips seen to early

A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, so limescale cannot build up.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

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.

What affects the price in Boughton Malherbe

Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Access to the area
  • The material
  • The type of damage

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 pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

How to get a fixed quote

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job without visiting.

When to call us in Boughton Malherbe

Enamel does not fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.

People normally call us after spotting something like this:

  • A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
  • An old resurfacing that is failing

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • If travel is included in the price

How to compare quotes

What we can’t put right

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
  • An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
  • A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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

Boughton Malherbe and nearby

Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Boughton Malherbe, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Boughton Malherbe is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Boughton Malherbe to London (about 39 miles away).

Our technicians cover all of the ME17 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).

Local landmarks in Boughton Malherbe

Around Boughton Malherbe, we work in homes near Church of St Nicholas, Platts Heath Primary School and The Kings Head Public House. Nearby too are The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east) and Kiln Wood (1.3 miles north). The closest station to Boughton Malherbe is Lenham station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).

Map of Boughton Malherbe © OpenStreetMap contributors

Boughton Malherbe: your questions answered

Will the new finish last?

That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Typically, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

Do you cover Boughton Malherbe?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Boughton Malherbe and the rest of Kent. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Which areas do you work in?

We cover the entire UK, including Boughton Malherbe and the rest of Kent. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.

Can you make a coloured bath white?

Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.

Will the bath be moved?

No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.

How long is the bath unusable?

One day for most baths, ready the following day. We will confirm timings when we quote.

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