Kent · England

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Tonge, Kent

Our technicians come to Tonge for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath re-enamelling in Tonge

Bath re-enamelling in Tonge without replacing anything

We don’t move the bath, so the taps, tiles and plumbing aren’t touched. Most baths are done in one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. We are frequently asked to fix brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, in cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Where
Tonge (ME9)
Region
Kent
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

What happens on the day

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow a full day. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
  2. We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
  3. Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
  4. The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
  5. The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the following day.

How to prepare

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Get a quote

For a price in Tonge, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

Honest limits

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • Steel that has corroded right through
  • A metal bath with a through crack
  • Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Materials we work on in Tonge

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

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’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

What your bath is made of matters

Cast iron

Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

What we are called out for in Tonge

Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, typically first under the taps and around the waste.

Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • Lots of chips and rust spots
  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
  • Stains that won’t shift
  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough

What your quote should include

  • What preparation is included
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How your room will be protected
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show

Our hiring checklist

About Tonge

Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we come to you. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Tonge to London (about 39 miles away).

All of ME9 is within our area. We also cover the places around Tonge: Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).

Around Tonge

In Tonge, that means homes near Sittingbourne Community College, Milton Creek Country Park and Church of St Giles. For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, about 1.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).

Map of Tonge © OpenStreetMap contributors

For landlords and businesses

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Kent and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Repair or replace: which is better?

A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and usually one day, with the bath ready the day after. Prices start from £350. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why us?

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Tonge

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Are you accredited?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Do you need to take the bath out?

No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.

Do you do work for letting agents?

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

Do you charge for travel?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.

Can tenants book a repair?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Can you resurface a pink bath in white?

Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • What the surface is made of
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Tonge. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Getting a price from pictures

When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • A wider photo showing the entire bath
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

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