Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in The Valley, Kent
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in The Valley, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Wear marks under the taps
Bath re-enamelling at your home in The Valley
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. Typical jobs include staining under the taps and around the waste and a roll-top that’s seen better days, across cast iron baths, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- The Valley (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around The Valley
The Valley is about 6 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Jobs in The Valley are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. The Valley is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our jobs stretch from The Valley to London (42 miles away).
All of ME13 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside The Valley, we cover Stalisfield Green (1 mile south), Stalisfield (1 mile south), Eastling (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles east) and Throwley (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in The Valley
In The Valley, that means homes near The Plough Inn, Spuckles and Kennelling Woods and Church of St Lawrence, among other places. The closest station to The Valley is Charing station, roughly 3.2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.3 miles north).
The Valley questions
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
Will there be fumes?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.
Landlords, agents and businesses in The Valley
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in The Valley use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
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. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in The Valley
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a full day. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
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What we cannot put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A bath split right through the body
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in The Valley
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- The type of damage
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Natural light rather than flash
- One picture of the entire bath
For a price in The Valley, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Have chips seen to early
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
