Kent · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Hockenden homes
Problem with your bath in Hockenden? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Bath re-enamelling in Hockenden without replacing anything
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without a refit. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. If you’re dealing with worn patches where water runs and sits and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring, we can help, whatever the material.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Hockenden (BR8)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Hockenden questions
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will there be fumes?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Do you cover Hockenden?
We do. Technicians travel to Hockenden from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, frequently. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
What affects the price in Hockenden
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Store bottles off the bath
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 often lifts.
Hockenden and the surrounding area
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. We visit clients in Hockenden and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Hockenden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our jobs stretch from Hockenden to London (13 miles away).
Jobs in BR8 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Hockenden, we cover Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Around Hockenden
In Hockenden, that means homes near St Mary the Virgin, Horizon Primary Academy and Foots Cray Meadows, among other places. The nearest railway station is Swanley station, about 1 mile south-east. Other landmarks nearby include London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hockenden include The Warren and Summer Hill.
What we’re called out for in Hockenden
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used. The body of the bath is generally perfectly sound.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- Several chips and rust patches
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find more damage
- What aftercare is recommended
- How soon you can use it again
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
How the visit works
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a full day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
Repair or replace in Hockenden?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the entire surface with the bath left where it is. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- No need to remove anything
- Colour-matched on site
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A bath that’s rusted through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Hockenden
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
