Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Waltham, Kent
Bath re-enamelling for Waltham, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- An old resurfacing that is failing
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Waltham
We don’t move the bath, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. It generally takes one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. We are frequently asked to fix a peeling or bubbling previous coating and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Area
- Waltham (CT4)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Waltham and nearby
Waltham is about 6 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Waltham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Waltham to London (52 miles away).
Our visits in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Church Lane, Richdore Road and Kake Street. Neighbouring places we cover include Stelling Minnis (2 miles east), Bossingham (2 miles east), Stowting Common (4 miles south), Stowting (4 miles south) and Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Waltham
We visit homes around Church of St Bartholomew and Compasses Inn, among other places. The closest station to Waltham is Chilham station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.5 miles north-east).
Also in Waltham
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Waltham
Do you cover Waltham?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Waltham. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How long is the bath unusable?
Generally one day, with the bath ready the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Is there a smell?
A little, during the work. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow most of the day, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Related advice
Why repair rather than replace?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Waltham
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When we’d advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A bath split right through the body
- Steel that has corroded right through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Waltham
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- Several chips and rust patches
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- What preparation is included
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if they find more damage
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Waltham. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Something in shot to show the size
- A picture taken from further back
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
