Kent · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Wanshurst Green
Bath re-enamelling in Wanshurst Green without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
About our bath re-enamelling in Wanshurst Green
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Our repair technicians work on basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops, and common reasons people contact us are staining under the taps and around the waste and a coating lifting around the plughole.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Wanshurst Green (TN12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Wanshurst Green questions
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote, usually with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
How long is the bath unusable?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
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What else we do in Wanshurst Green
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Respect the curing time we give you
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes the best part of a day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s usually ready the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
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For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Kent and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Letting agents often send us photos 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.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 is not prepared the repair will not last.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A bath that is rusted through
- A bath split right through the body
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed price
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TN12 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Should you replace it?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wanshurst Green
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- A fixed quote before booking
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
About Wanshurst Green
Wanshurst Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Wanshurst Green to London (35 miles away).
Our visits in TN12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include St Ann's Green (1 mile north), Milebush (1 mile north-west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Marden Thorn (1 mile south) and Cross-at-Hand (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Wanshurst Green
Around Wanshurst Green, we work in homes near St Michael and All Angels Church. Wanshurst Green’s nearest station is Marden station, about 1.2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (4.1 miles north-east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
