Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Mereworth, Kent
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Mereworth. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Mereworth
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is typically the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Whether it’s an old resurfacing that’s failing and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, we can help, whatever the material.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Where
- Mereworth (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Mereworth
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. There is no area surcharge for Mereworth. What changes the price is:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Make sure they show:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Mereworth questions
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Will the bath be moved?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you come to Mereworth?
We do. Technicians travel to Mereworth from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Store bottles off the bath
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further.
Covering Mereworth
Mereworth is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Jobs in ME18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as The Street, Butcher's Lane and Tonbridge Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Mereworth: Herne Pound (1 mile north), Kent Street (1 mile north), New Pound (1 mile north-west), Pizien Well (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Mereworth
Around Mereworth, we work in homes near St Lawrence's Church, The Queens Head Public House and Mereworth Community Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wateringbury station, about 2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Landlord and trade work in Mereworth
If you manage property in Mereworth, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It generally takes a full day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
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. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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Should you replace it?
A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Resurfacing takes one technician and normally a day, and the bath is usable the day after. Prices start 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Mereworth
- Colour-matched on site
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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