Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Calcott, Kent
Damaged bath in Calcott? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that will not shift
- Thin, worn enamel in places
About Calcott
Calcott is about 3 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Calcott to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Calcott is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our jobs stretch from Calcott to London (about 54 miles away).
We work across CT3. Nearby, we also work in Hicks Forstal (1 mile north-east), Broad Oak (1 mile south), Sturry (1 mile south), Herne Common (1 mile north) and Westbere (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Calcott
We visit homes around Spires Academy, Sturry Church of England Primary School and Royal Oak Public House, among other places. Nearby too are Curtis Wood (1.6 miles north) and Frank Montgomery School (1.5 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Sturry station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Calcott include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Bath re-enamelling in Calcott without replacing anything
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Our repair technicians work on acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops, and people most frequently call us about a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and worn patches where water runs and sits.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Area
- Calcott (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Calcott
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Calcott clients choose us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
- A fixed quote before you book
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes most of the day. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the area is dry
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your CT3 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Do you need bath re-enamelling in Calcott?
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.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Questions to ask before booking
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who will actually do the work
- How long it needs to cure
- If travel is included in the price
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Calcott questions
How long does re-enamelling last?
Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Typically one day, with the bath ready the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
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Other services in Calcott
Landlords, agents and businesses in Calcott
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Store bottles off the bath
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
When we’d advise against a repair
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There is no area surcharge for Calcott. What changes the price is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Calcott. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
For a price in Calcott, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
