Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Cranbrook, Kent
Our repair technicians come to Cranbrook for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A bath split right through the body
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
Bath re-enamelling in Cranbrook without replacing anything
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. Whether it’s worn patches where water runs and sits and staining under the taps and around the waste, we can help.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Cranbrook (TN17, TN18)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
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Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Cranbrook
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Is there a smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Cranbrook?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Store bottles off the bath
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
Covering Cranbrook
Cranbrook is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in the TN17 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Cranbrook is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 39 miles away.
Here we cover the TN17 and TN18 postcode area. That includes homes on High Street, Crane Lane and White Lion Yard. Neighbouring places we cover include Baker's Cross (1 mile east), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south), Hartley (1 mile south-west) and Gill's Green (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Around Cranbrook
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Crown Public House, Crane Valley and Cranbrook School and the streets around them. Also close by are Congregational Church (within half a mile north) and Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile north). Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.6 miles east).
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cranbrook
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes most of the day.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cranbrook
- A fixed quote before you book
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
What affects the price in Cranbrook
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The material and finish
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
