Kent · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Whetsted
Damaged bath in Whetsted? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Whetsted
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, and you can use the bath the day after. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. We’re often asked to fix an old resurfacing that’s failing and an outdated colour you’d like to change, in pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Where
- Whetsted (TN12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Whetsted
Other services in Whetsted
Covering Whetsted
Whetsted is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Whetsted or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 29 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: TN12. Other places close to Whetsted include Five Oak Green (1 mile south-west), Paddock Wood (1 mile south-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile south-west), Capel (2 miles south-west) and Crockhurst Street (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles west), Kings Hill (6 miles north) and Foley Park (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Whetsted
Typical jobs here are in homes near Foal Hurst Wood, Mascalls School and The Kings Head pub and the streets around them. Also close by are Paddock Wood Primary School (1 mile south-east) and Five Oak Green Church (0.9 miles south-west). Whetsted’s nearest station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Tonbridge Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Whetsted includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Landlord and trade work in Whetsted
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What we’re called out for in Whetsted
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Stains that won’t shift
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Before booking anyone
- Aftercare advice
- If travel is included in the price
- Who turns up on the day
- How changes to the job are handled
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the work takes the best part of a day. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.
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How to care for the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Never use suction bath mats
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Fix dripping taps quickly
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Whetsted
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
What happens after I send photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Kent.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Steel that has corroded right through
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
