Kent · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Highstead
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Highstead and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Highstead
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Whether it’s a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, we can help, on pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops alike.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Highstead (CT3, CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. 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.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the area is dry
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Highstead questions
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Generally, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send photos.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
When to call us in Highstead
Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, typically first under the taps and around the waste.
Clients normally contact us about:
- Several chips and rust patches
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Before booking anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Places near Highstead
What else we do in Highstead
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Where we work around Highstead
Highstead is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 56 miles away.
We cover every part of CT3 and CT6 and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Highstead, we cover Hawthorn (1 mile north), Boyden Gate (1 mile south-east), Millbank (1 mile south-west), Old Tree (1 mile south) and Hillborough (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Highstead
In Highstead, that means homes near Bishopstone Cliffs, Church of St Mary the Virgin and Hog & Donkey pub, among other places. The closest station to Highstead is Herne Bay station, about 2.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Landlord and trade work in Highstead
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
If you manage property in Highstead, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What the surface is made of
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The type of damage
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
If you are in Highstead and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
