Kent · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Ickham homes
Local bath re-enamelling for Ickham: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
Why repair rather than replace?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ickham
- One price list for the entire UK
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Bath re-enamelling in Ickham, done in place
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. Whether it’s stains that won’t shift and worn patches where water runs and sits, we can usually put it right.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Ickham (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
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 usually cheaper.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material and finish
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
For a price in Ickham, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Where we work around Ickham
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Our repair technicians cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Ickham to London (57 miles away).
All of CT3 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Ickham
In Ickham, that means homes near Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, Church of St John and The Rose Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
Common problems we fix in Ickham
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Questions to ask before booking
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What preparation is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Towns and villages near Ickham
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Common questions in Ickham
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, so Ickham is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.
Landlord and trade work in Ickham
For anyone letting property in or around Ickham, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Never use suction bath mats
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
How it works
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for most of the day. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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