Kent · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Cross-at-Hand homes
Damaged bath in Cross-at-Hand? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Bath re-enamelling in Cross-at-Hand, done in place
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We regularly repair acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths, and people most often call us about brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Cross-at-Hand and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Cross-at-Hand (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Cross-at-Hand and the surrounding area
Cross-at-Hand is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit customers in Cross-at-Hand and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We work right across the region, from Cross-at-Hand to London (35 miles away).
We cover every part of the TN12 postcode area. Streets in the area include Staplehurst Road and Woodford Park, and we cover them all. Other places close to Cross-at-Hand include Rabbit's Cross (1 mile north), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile west) and Underling Green (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Around Cross-at-Hand
The nearest railway station is Staplehurst station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (1.8 miles south-west).
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Cross-at-Hand?
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Comparing quotes
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether they match the colour on site
What we can’t put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- A bath that’s rusted through
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
FAQs for Cross-at-Hand
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send photos.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take the best part of a day, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
Most customers in Cross-at-Hand get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Cross-at-Hand. The price comes down to:
- The material
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The type of damage
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
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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, a professional repair is worth it.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
