Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Hillborough, Kent
We travel to Hillborough for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Wear marks under the taps
- A roll-top that is seen better days
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There is no area surcharge for Hillborough. What changes the price is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Hillborough
The bath stays where it is, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. Most baths are done in one visit, and can be used again the day after. We regularly repair acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are a coloured bath you want in white and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Hillborough (CT6)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Hillborough clients choose us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
FAQs for Hillborough
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Usually, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
What information do you need?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Hillborough?
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- How soon you can use it again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price covers travel
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. 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. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job generally takes a full day. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Nearby places to Hillborough
What else we do in Hillborough
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
About Hillborough
Hillborough is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Jobs in Hillborough are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our jobs stretch from Hillborough to London (about 55 miles away).
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area. Local streets include Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Hillborough include the A299, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Hillborough: Hawthorn (1 mile south-east), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Beltinge (1 mile north-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Around Hillborough
We visit homes around Church of St Mary the Virgin, The Huntsman And Horn Public House and Reculver Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.2 miles west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How to look after the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
