Kent · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Ightham
Bath re-enamelling in and around Ightham: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Avoid suction-cup mats
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.
Bath re-enamelling in Ightham, done in place
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. Whether it’s thin, worn enamel in places and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring, we can normally put it right.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Ightham (TN15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A bath split right through the body
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ightham
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.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
The process
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes most of the day, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the next day.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
For a price in Ightham, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Repair or replace in Ightham?
A new bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the entire surface with the bath left where it is. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ightham
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Same prices wherever you are
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- Any details about the material
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
There is no need for us to visit first. 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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Ightham questions
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
How long is the bath unusable?
Normally one day, with the bath ready the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do you cover Ightham?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Ightham from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Normally, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Ightham and nearby
Ightham is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Jobs in Ightham are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Ightham to London (22 miles away).
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area. That includes homes on The Street, Redwell Lane and Old Lane. If you’re just outside Ightham, we cover Oldbury (1 mile north), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-west), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Yopps Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ightham
We visit homes around Church of St Peter, The Old House and Ightham Primary School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve (0.8 miles south) and Wrotham School (1.9 miles north-east). The closest station to Ightham is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Ightham Court (1.1 miles north) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.3 miles east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
