Medway · England

Bath Re-enamelling in Cooling

Bath re-enamelling in and around Cooling: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath re-enamelling in Cooling

Bath re-enamelling in Cooling, done in place

Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. Whether it’s a coloured bath you want in white and wear marks under the taps, we can generally put it right.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.

Area
Cooling (ME3)
County
Medway
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Landlord and trade work in Cooling

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Keeping it looking good

Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:

  • Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
  • Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
  • A dripping tap should be fixed promptly

Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.

Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.

What we cannot put right

We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • Steel that has corroded right through
  • A bath split right through the body
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

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

What we do, step by step

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a full day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated

Get a quote

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Get a fixed quote

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Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Cooling

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Medway.

Can you fix a peeling bath coating?

In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.

How long does re-enamelling last?

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.

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

Can you do the outside of a roll-top?

Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.

Will it make a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

What happens next?

You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You are under no obligation.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first.

Can I fix it myself?

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.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. 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.

Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Cooling

A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.

Look out for any of the following:

  • An old resurfacing that is failing
  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • What happens if they find more damage

Choosing a repair company

Cooling and nearby

Cooling is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Across the ME3 area, we come to you. Cooling is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our jobs stretch from Cooling to London (27 miles away).

Our technicians cover all of ME3 and the streets around it. Local streets include Main Road and Cooling Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Cooling Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (2 miles east), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-east), Fenn Street (2 miles east) and Chattenden (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).

Near you in Cooling

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St James' Church. Cooling’s nearest station is Higham station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south) and French Hospital (4.8 miles south). Open spaces near Cooling include Canvey Wick and Gad's Hill.

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Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Cooling. The price reflects:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Access to the area
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

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 pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Quotes from your pictures

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

What your bath is made of matters

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

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