Kent · England

Bath Re-enamelling for Little Chart homes

Bath re-enamelling for Little Chart, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A coating lifting around the plughole
  • Several chips and rust patches
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Little Chart

Bath re-enamelling in Little Chart, done in place

We re-enamel a lot of period and roll-top baths, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Our repair technicians work on Victorian roll-tops, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays, and the jobs we see most are a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and worn patches where water runs and sits.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Area
Little Chart (TN27)
Region
Kent
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:

  • Access to the area
  • How many areas need work
  • The material
  • The type of damage

A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your pictures

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Natural light rather than flash

Most customers in Little Chart get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Repairing versus replacing in Little Chart

There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why us?

  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Everything repaired in place
  • One visit for most repairs
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Aftercare tips

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
  • Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
  • Respect the curing time we give you

Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.

Common questions in Little Chart

Can you change the colour of my bath?

Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Can you do the outside of a roll-top?

Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.

Is there a smell?

Yes, while we are applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.

Do you work in Little Chart?

We do. We send a technician to Little Chart for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

How do I book?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.

Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Little Chart

Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, with nothing wrong except the surface. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is typically as strong as ever.

Contact us if you’ve noticed:

  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits

What your quote should include

  • How soon you can use it again
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Aftercare advice

10 questions to ask before booking

Our work in Little Chart

Little Chart is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Jobs in Little Chart are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Little Chart to London (about 44 miles away).

Jobs in TN27 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover include Little Chart Forstal (1 mile east), Pluckley (1 mile west), Fir Toll (2 miles south-west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Little Chart

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Swan Inn And Former Stables and St Mary. The nearest railway station is Charing station, about 2.1 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Romden Castle (3.8 miles south-west).

Map of Little Chart © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlords, agents and businesses in Little Chart

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

If you manage property in Little Chart, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

What happens on the day

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a full day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
  4. We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
  5. The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the next day.

How to prepare

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Clear the area around the damage

Getting a price

If you are in Little Chart and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Send pictures for a quote

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When we’d advise against a repair

In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
  • Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.

Materials we work on in Little Chart

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