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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Stone Cross, Kent
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Stone Cross, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Stone Cross
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day. Nothing is disconnected or removed. We work on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths, and common reasons people contact us are a roll-top that’s seen better days and stains that won’t shift.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Stone Cross (TN3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
About Stone Cross
Stone Cross is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Across the TN3 area, we come to you. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
We work across TN3. Local streets include Ashurst Road and Groombridge Road. If you’re just outside Stone Cross, we cover Ashurst (1 mile west), Fordcombe (1 mile north), Groombridge (1 mile south), Walter's Green (1 mile north-west) and Teasley Mead (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Stone Cross
Our clients here include homes close to Fordcombe Church of England Primary School, Chafford Arms and Church of St Martin of Tours. Stone Cross’s nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Common questions in Stone Cross
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Stone Cross?
Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
Is there a smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Repair or replace in Stone Cross?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the entire room anyway. Otherwise, resurfacing usually wins. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stone Cross
- We leave the room as we found it
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- One visit for most repairs
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Stone Cross, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What affects the price in Stone Cross
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
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.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Any details about the material
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your TN3 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Stone Cross?
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What your quote should include
- Aftercare advice
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
- What happens if they find more damage
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Steel that has corroded right through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Stone Cross
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow the best part of a day.
- 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.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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