Kent · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Hicks Forstal
Problem with your bath in Hicks Forstal? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Bath re-enamelling in Hicks Forstal without replacing anything
Resurfacing renews the whole surface of the bath without a refit. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. Typical jobs include worn patches where water runs and sits and an old resurfacing that’s failing, across Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and cast iron baths.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Hicks Forstal (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Hicks Forstal. The price comes down to:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One picture of the entire bath
Most clients in Hicks Forstal get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Why repair rather than replace?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow most of the day from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used 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.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Covering Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We work right across the region, from Hicks Forstal to London (54 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of CT3. Close by, we cover Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
What’s near Hicks Forstal
We visit homes around Spires Academy and Curtis Wood, among other places. The closest station to Hicks Forstal is Sturry station, about 2.2 miles south. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hicks Forstal include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Hicks Forstal questions
How long does re-enamelling last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you cover Hicks Forstal?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Hicks Forstal from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
Will there be fumes?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Hicks Forstal?
Often the bath has just had decades of use. The body of the bath is typically perfectly sound.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Wear marks under the taps
What your quote should include
- Aftercare advice
- How soon you can use it again
- Who turns up on the day
- What protection goes down before work starts
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
