Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Dargate, Kent
Bath re-enamelling for Dargate, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
About Dargate
Dargate is about 4 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We visit homes and businesses in Dargate, so nothing has to leave your home. Dargate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 48 miles away.
Jobs in ME13 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Butler's Hill and Plumpudding Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Dargate, we cover Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Waterham (1 mile north), Highstreet (1 mile north-east), Slutshole (1 mile south-west) and Staplestreet (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Dargate
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Red Lion pub, Mount Ephraim Gardens and Hernhill Church of England Primary School, among other places. Dargate’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (4.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Dargate includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Dargate
We do not move the bath, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. It usually takes one visit, and can be used again the following day. If you’re dealing with lots of chips and rust spots and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Area
- Dargate (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is generally much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why us?
- No extra charge for your area
- No need to remove anything
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Dargate
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use dull the surface, starting where water runs and sits.
People typically call us after spotting one of these:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- What aftercare is recommended
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Dargate
Do you come to Dargate?
We do. We send a technician to Dargate for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
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Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
What affects the price in Dargate
Prices start from £350. There is no charge for travel to Dargate. The price comes down to:
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Dargate. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
Email us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Dargate, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
What happens on the day
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a full day.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
