Kent · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Farthingloe
Bath re-enamelling for Farthingloe, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Bath re-enamelling in Farthingloe without replacing anything
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. We are often asked to fix thin, worn enamel in places and several chips and rust patches, across cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Farthingloe (CT15)
- County
- Kent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Repair or replace in Farthingloe?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is generally much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Farthingloe
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One visit for most repairs
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
How it works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a full day.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
Most clients in Farthingloe get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Where we work around Farthingloe
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Farthingloe to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Farthingloe is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Farthingloe to London (about 65 miles away).
Every address in CT15 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
Around Farthingloe
We visit homes around Aycliffe Community Primary School, Aycliffe Church Centre and Crown & Sceptre pub and the streets around them. Also close by are Whinless Down (0.7 miles north) and Astor College for the Arts (0.8 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Dover Priory station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farthingloe include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Farthingloe. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
When to call us in Farthingloe
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is generally as strong as ever.
People generally call us after spotting something like this:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Wear marks under the taps
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon you can use it again
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
- Who turns up on the day
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Farthingloe
Does re-enamelling smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Are there extra charges for Farthingloe?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Landlord and trade work in Farthingloe
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Farthingloe as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
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Can I fix it myself?
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.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
