Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Donkey Street, Kent
Our technicians come to Donkey Street for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Donkey Street
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. Typical jobs include an old resurfacing that’s failing and a coloured bath you want in white, in Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Where
- Donkey Street (TN29)
- County
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Donkey Street and nearby
Donkey Street is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We visit homes and businesses in Donkey Street, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Donkey Street is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Donkey Street to London (57 miles away).
Here we cover the TN29 postcode area. We also cover the places around Donkey Street: Dymchurch (1 mile south), West Hythe (2 miles north-east), Lympne (2 miles north-east), Palmarsh (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Donkey Street
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Shepherd And Crook Public House and Church of All Saints and the streets around them. Donkey Street’s nearest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Hythe Museum (3.6 miles east). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.
Repairing versus replacing in Donkey Street
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Nothing else is disturbed. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why Donkey Street customers choose us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- No extra charge for your area
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Landlord and trade work in Donkey Street
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Donkey Street: your questions answered
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Kent. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
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.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Have chips seen to early
- Repair dripping taps early
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Respect the curing time we give you
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
What affects the price in Donkey Street
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
- The type of damage
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
What a repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
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What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for the best part of a day from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- 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.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
If you’re in Donkey Street and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
