Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Crayford, Kent
Bath re-enamelling across Crayford and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that won’t shift
- Wear marks under the taps
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Crayford
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. Our technicians work on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are chips and rust in more than one place and staining under the taps and around the waste.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Location
- Crayford (DA1, DA5, DA7)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Crayford
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
The things clients normally mention when they call are:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- An old resurfacing that is failing
Comparing quotes
- Aftercare advice
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What happens if they find more damage
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
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 frequently lifts.
Honest limits
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Crayford
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Where we work around Crayford
Crayford is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Crayford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
All of DA1, DA5 and DA7 is covered. Whether you live on Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Crayford include Bowmans (1 mile south), Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east), Barnehurst (1 mile north-west), Coldblow (1 mile south-west) and Wilmington (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Crayford
We visit homes around Wentworth Primary School, St Catherine's Catholic School and Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy and the streets around them. Also close by are Braeburn Park (0.5 miles south-west), Church of St Paulinus (0.5 miles north-west) and The Bear and Ragged Staff pub (less than half a mile north-west). Crayford has its own railway station: Crayford station. Further afield, we also cover the area around West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Stone Castle (4.2 miles east). The countryside around Crayford includes Wansunt Pit.
- Local facilities include Colyers (1.6 miles north)
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Store bottles off the bath
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Never use suction bath mats
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
The process
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take most of the day, tidy-up included.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Crayford, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Repairing versus replacing in Crayford
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. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Crayford
- One price list for the whole UK
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Also near Crayford
What else we do in Crayford
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Common questions in Crayford
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
