Kent · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Caring homes
Problem with your bath in Caring? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
About our bath re-enamelling in Caring
Resurfacing renews the entire surface of the bath without taking anything out. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. Whether it’s wear marks under the taps and an old resurfacing that’s failing, we can help.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Caring (ME17)
- County
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Prices start from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Caring
- Same prices wherever you are
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple:
- Have chips seen to early
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Places near Caring
Other services in Caring
Honest limits
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A metal bath with a through crack
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Caring use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which generally takes the best part of a day. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
What affects the price in Caring
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the entire bath
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Caring questions
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
We cover the entire UK, including Caring and the rest of Kent. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes, we do this regularly. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Does the bath have to be removed?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Caring?
Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, generally first under the taps and around the waste.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Before you book anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How to look after the finish
- What preparation is included
Our work in Caring
Caring is about 3 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Jobs in Caring are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We work right across the region, from Caring to London (34 miles away).
Jobs in ME17 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Caring Lane and Caring Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Caring: Otham (1 mile south-west), Bearsted (1 mile north-west), Langley (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile south) and Willington (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (13 miles east).
Near you in Caring
We visit homes around Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, St Nicholas's Church and The Orchard Spot Public House. The nearest railway station is Bearsted station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Mall Maidstone (3.1 miles west) and Laundry Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Caring includes Detling Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
