Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Hoo, Kent
Bath re-enamelling in and around Hoo: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Bath re-enamelling in Hoo without replacing anything
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Our technicians work on cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays, and people most frequently call us about staining under the taps and around the waste and a roll-top that’s seen better days.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Hoo (CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Repair dripping taps early
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Covering Hoo
Hoo is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Jobs in Hoo are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Hoo is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 61 miles away.
All of CT12 is covered. Local streets include Monkton Road, Hoo Farm Way and Sheriffs Court Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Hoo: Monkton (1 mile west), St Nicholas at Wade (2 miles north-west), Westmarsh (2 miles south-west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Sarre (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
What’s near Hoo
We visit homes around Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Monkton Church of England Primary School and The Bell Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Minster station, about 1.1 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Hoo includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Other services in Hoo
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Hoo. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Hoo. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
- Something in shot to show the size
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Hoo, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Steel that has corroded right through
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Hoo
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take most of the day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
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Common problems we fix in Hoo
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Common reasons people in Hoo contact us include:
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Stains that will not shift
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find more damage
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
FAQs for Hoo
Do you need to take the bath out?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room masked and ventilated.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Are there extra charges for Hoo?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Will the new finish last?
Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Repairing versus replacing in Hoo
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Prices start from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hoo
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour-matched on site
- Same prices wherever you are
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
