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Bath Re-enamelling in Swattenden

Bath re-enamelling in Swattenden without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath re-enamelling in Swattenden

Bath re-enamelling in Swattenden, done in place

Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Typical jobs include thin, worn enamel in places and staining under the taps and around the waste, across pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.

Where
Swattenden (TN17)
County
Kent
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish

What we do, step by step

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes the best part of a day for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Ask for a price

To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

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Repairs by material

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.

What we can’t put right

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:

  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
  • Acrylic that moves when you stand in it

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

What we work on

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

Landlords, agents and businesses in Swattenden

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

Swattenden and nearby

Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Swattenden or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Swattenden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 39 miles away.

Jobs in TN17 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover include Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).

What’s near Swattenden

Our customers here include homes close to Cranbrook School, Congregational Church and Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).

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Aftercare tips

It’s all simple stuff:

  • Repair dripping taps early
  • Respect the curing time we give you
  • Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
  • Keep suction mats out of the bath

Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse off any bath products.

Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

How we price bath re-enamelling

Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The material
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Doing more than one item at once

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Send pictures for a quote

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

If you are in Swattenden and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Swattenden

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.

Do you work in Swattenden?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Swattenden and the rest of Kent. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

What areas do you cover?

We work UK-wide, and that includes Swattenden. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Will there be a smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.

How do I book?

Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.

How durable is a resurfaced bath?

That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Swattenden.

What we’re called out for in Swattenden

Enamel wears gradually. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.

Customers generally contact us about:

  • Stains that will not shift
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • Several chips and rust patches

What your quote should include

  • Aftercare advice
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included

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