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Bath Re-enamelling in Hareplain

Problem with your bath in Hareplain? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • A roll-top that’s seen better days
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath re-enamelling in Hareplain?

What happens on the day

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which typically takes the best part of a day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
  4. We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
  5. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

How to prepare

  • Open a window if you can
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Get a quote

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Bath re-enamelling in Hareplain without replacing anything

Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, with the bath ready to use the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. If you are dealing with an outdated colour you’d like to change and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.

You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Where
Hareplain (TN27)
Area hub
Kent
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Aftercare tips

Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:

  • Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
  • Repair dripping taps early
  • Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Store bottles off the bath

Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.

If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.

How we price bath re-enamelling

Resurfacing from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Hareplain. What changes the price is:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How many areas need work
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How hard the colour is to match

The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

How to get a fixed quote

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and normally a day, with the bath back in use the following day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why us?

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • A fixed quote before you book

Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Hareplain

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

If you manage property in Hareplain, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.

Hareplain: your questions answered

Can a failed resurfacing be redone?

Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.

Will the price change on the day?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Will the new finish last?

It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.

Are there extra charges for Hareplain?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Which areas do you work in?

All of Kent, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.

Will the bath be moved?

No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.

Do you work in Hareplain?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Hareplain. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

What a repair cannot fix

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

  • A bath split right through the body
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

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

About Hareplain

Hareplain is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We travel to homes and businesses in Hareplain and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in 922 places across Kent. We work right across the region, from Hareplain to London (40 miles away).

Our visits in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Hareplain, we cover Three Chimneys (1 mile south-west), Biddenden (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile east), Lashenden (2 miles north-east) and Standen (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).

Around Hareplain

Typical jobs here are in homes near Three Chimneys Public House and the streets around them. Hareplain’s nearest station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Kent Firefighting Museum (0.8 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south-west).

Map of Hareplain © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we are called out for in Hareplain

Many baths we resurface have simply been well used. The body of the bath is typically perfectly sound.

Look out for these signs:

  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
  • Thin, worn enamel in places

What your quote should include

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • How the room is protected while they work

Choosing a repair company

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