Kent · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Gushmere
Bath re-enamelling for Gushmere, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Bath re-enamelling in Gushmere, done in place
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths. Nothing is disconnected or removed. We are frequently asked to fix stains that won’t shift and several chips and rust patches, in acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.
- Location
- Gushmere (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Gushmere
A refit takes several trades and several days. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, and the bath can be used the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gushmere
- One visit for most repairs
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No extra charge for your area
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Common problems we fix in Gushmere
Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.
The things clients normally mention when they call include:
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What protection goes down before work starts
- When it can be used again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
About Gushmere
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Our technicians come to customers in Gushmere and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Gushmere is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 47 miles away.
Every address in ME13 is covered. Whether you live on Selling Road and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Gushmere
In Gushmere, that means homes near Selling Church of England Primary School, The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens and the streets around them. Gushmere’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Gushmere use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Repair dripping taps early
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
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 a full day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. 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.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Gushmere
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Kent.
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