Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Hythe, Kent
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Hythe and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Our work in Hythe
Hythe is about 4 miles west of Folkestone, in Kent. From the centre of Hythe to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Hythe is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 59 miles away.
Our visits in CT21 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Church Road and Station Road and the roads around them. Hythe sits on or near the A259 and A261, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Hythe: Saltwood (1 mile north), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and West Hythe (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Hythe
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Michael and All Angels, Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Hythe Bay CofE Primary School, among other places. Also close by are Oaklands Park (within half a mile south-east) and Red Lion Public House (within half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is Sandling station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Saltwood Castle (0.7 miles north) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Tolsford Hill.
About our bath re-enamelling in Hythe
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without taking anything out. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. We are frequently asked to fix an old resurfacing that’s failing and worn patches where water runs and sits, across basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Hythe and across Kent.
- Area
- Hythe (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
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’s the part we put right.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hythe
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
If you manage property in Hythe, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
How it works
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take the best part of a day.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Never use suction bath mats
- Store bottles off the bath
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
Hythe: your questions answered
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Will the new finish last?
Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Do you cover the entire of Kent?
The whole UK, including all of Kent. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room masked and ventilated.
What else we do in Hythe
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
When a repair isn’t the answer
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
Repairing versus replacing in Hythe
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and generally a day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hythe
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One visit for most repairs
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No extra charge for your area
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we’re called out for in Hythe
Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
The things clients normally mention when they call include:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Several chips and rust patches
What your quote should include
- How the colour is matched
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who will actually do the work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
