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Bath Re-enamelling in Tenterden

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Tenterden, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

Resurfacing from £350
Chips and rust in more than one place
A period or roll-top bath worth keeping

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath re-enamelling in Tenterden

About our bath re-enamelling in Tenterden

Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We regularly repair cast iron baths, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and an outdated colour you’d like to change.

All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.

Where: Tenterden (TN30)
County: Kent
Warranty: One year on every repair
Quotes: From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call: 0345 017 0787
Page updated: 23 October 2026

Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)

What your bath is made of matters

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.

Acrylic

We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.

Where we work around Tenterden

Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Tenterden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 45 miles away.

Here we cover the TN30 postcode area. Streets in the area include Golden Square, High Street and Station Road, and we cover them all. You’ll find Tenterden on the A28 and B2067, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Broad Tenterden (1 mile south), St Michaels (1 mile north), Strood (2 miles west), London Beach (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north-west) and Kennington (11 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Tenterden

Around Tenterden, we work in homes near Parish Church of St Mildred, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre and Turners Field and the streets around them. You’ll also find Tenterden Infant School (under half a mile south-west) and The Vine Inn (within half a mile south-west). Other landmarks nearby include Tenterden and District Museum (under half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles west).

Map of Tenterden © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Unusual colours or finishes
Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Access to the area

Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.

Getting a price from pictures

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

A photo taken from further back
A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.

How the visit works

When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take most of the day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.

We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the day after.

Before we arrive

Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

Get a quote

Email us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your TN30 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed price

Advice

How long does bath re-enamelling last?

Aftercare tips

It’s all simple stuff:

Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
A dripping tap should be fixed promptly

Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.

Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further.

Landlord and trade work in Tenterden

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Tenterden questions

What do you need from me?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Do you cover Tenterden?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Tenterden. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

What areas do you cover?

All of Kent, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.

Does the bath have to be removed?

Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.

Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?

Yes. Inside and out.

Can you fix a peeling bath coating?

Usually, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.