Kent · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Maidstone
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Maidstone and across Kent. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Bath re-enamelling in Maidstone without replacing anything
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. If you’re dealing with stains that won’t shift and wear marks under the taps, we can help, on cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops alike.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Any details about the material
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
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, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes most of the day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
If you’re in Maidstone and want a price, 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.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in Maidstone
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Prices start from £350. What it costs 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 photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Maidstone
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- A fixed quote before booking
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Maidstone
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Also near Maidstone
What else we do in Maidstone
FAQs for Maidstone
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What happens if you find more damage?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
When to call us in Maidstone
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, with nothing wrong except the surface. The body of the bath is usually perfectly sound.
Most people contact us after spotting something like this:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
What your quote should include
- When it can be used again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Covering Maidstone
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Maidstone or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Maidstone is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our jobs stretch from Maidstone to London (31 miles away).
We work across ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17. You’ll find streets such as Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill. Being close to the A20 and A26, Maidstone is easy for our repair technicians to reach. Nearby, we also work in Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Maidstone is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent.
What’s near Maidstone
In Maidstone, that means homes near Paper Makers Arms, Maidstone Grammar School and St Philip's Church, among other places. Nearby too are River Len LNR (less than half a mile north-east), South Borough Primary School (within half a mile south) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west). Maidstone’s nearest station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Carriage Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
