Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Sandling, Kent
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Sandling and across Kent. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Sandling
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without taking anything out. It’s the answer when the entire bath is tired rather than one spot. We’re frequently asked to fix brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a roll-top that’s seen better days, across acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and pressed steel baths.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Where
- Sandling (ME14, ME16, ME20)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Sandling and the surrounding area
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. Jobs in Sandling are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our jobs stretch from Sandling to London (30 miles away).
We cover every part of the ME14, ME16 and ME20 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane. Main roads around Sandling include the M20, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we cover Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Sandling
Our customers here include homes close to The Maplesden Noakes School, St Paul's Church and Tyland Barn and the streets around them. Also close by are Sandling Primary School (0.8 miles south-east) and The Yew Tree pub (less than half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Maidstone East station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (2 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (less than half a mile south-west). The countryside around Sandling includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take a full day, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, especially in hard water areas, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Why repair rather than replace?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, and the bath can be used the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sandling
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Most jobs done in one visit
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colour-matched on site
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When to call us in Sandling
Previous coatings can fail too, lifting by the plughole or blistering. We strip what’s failing and start again.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Several chips and rust patches
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Who turns up on the day
- How to care for the finish
When a repair isn’t the answer
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- A metal bath with a through crack
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Sandling: your questions answered
How long does re-enamelling last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Do you cover the entire of Kent?
We work UK-wide, so Sandling is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Will there be fumes?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Nearby places to Sandling
What else we do in Sandling
What affects the price in Sandling
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- How many areas need work
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. Try to include:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
