Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Lower Hardres, Kent
Local bath re-enamelling for Lower Hardres: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Bath re-enamelling in Lower Hardres without replacing anything
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. We work on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are an outdated colour you’d like to change and a roll-top that’s seen better days.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Lower Hardres as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Lower Hardres (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
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.
Why repair rather than replace?
A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Re-enamelling is one technician, typically one day, with the bath back in use the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lower Hardres
- Everything repaired in place
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colour-matched on site
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we are called out for in Lower Hardres
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, lifting by the plughole or blistering. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Several chips and rust patches
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What preparation is included
- How soon you can use it again
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Fix dripping taps quickly
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a full day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the day after.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Advice
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Lower Hardres. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A picture taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
About Lower Hardres
Lower Hardres is about 3 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We travel to homes and businesses in Lower Hardres and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Lower Hardres is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 54 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CT4. Neighbouring places we cover include Street End (1 mile north), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east), Nackington (1 mile north), Upper Hardres (1 mile south) and Petham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Around Lower Hardres
Our clients here include homes close to Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, Church of St Mary and The Duck pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Canterbury East station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What a repair cannot fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
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What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
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.
Lower Hardres questions
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Does the bath have to be removed?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room masked and ventilated.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send pictures.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Lower Hardres.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
