Medway · England

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Cuxton, Medway

Bath re-enamelling across Cuxton and nearby, generally in one visit.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Thin, worn enamel in places
  • A roll-top that is seen better days
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Cuxton

Bath re-enamelling in Cuxton without replacing anything

When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. If you are dealing with enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and staining under the taps and around the waste, we can help, whatever the material.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.

Area
Cuxton (ME2)
Area hub
Medway
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

Aftercare tips

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Respect the curing time we give you
  • Repair dripping taps early
  • Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent

A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.

The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.

What your bath is made of matters

Pressed steel

Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Repairing versus replacing in Cuxton

Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, typically one day, and the bath is usable the day after. Prices start from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.

What you get with us

  • Colour-matched on site
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

What happens on the day

We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a full day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
  5. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Ask for a price

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Where we work around Cuxton

Cuxton is about 2 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Cuxton to London (25 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: ME2. We regularly work on streets such as Station Road, Charles Drive and James Road. Other places close to Cuxton include Lower Bush (1 mile west), North Halling (1 mile south-west), Upper Bush (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile east) and Halling (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east), Park Wood (7 miles east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east).

What’s near Cuxton

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Strood Academy, Church of St Michael and All Angels and Baty's Marsh. There’s a railway station in Cuxton itself: Cuxton station. A little further out are Six Poor Travellers House (2.3 miles north-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.

  • Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles north-east)
Map of Cuxton © OpenStreetMap contributors

What a repair cannot fix

A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:

  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
  • Holes rusted through the metal

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.

What we work on

  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Acrylic baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Cast iron baths

Questions from Cuxton

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

Can landlords book you?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Is it messy?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?

In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send photos.

How do I book?

Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.

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.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

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, and the work is guaranteed.

How we price bath re-enamelling

Prices start from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The material
  • How much damage there is

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Send pictures for a quote

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Natural light rather than flash

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.

Landlord and trade work in Cuxton

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Cuxton as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.

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