Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Manston, Kent
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Manston and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Bath re-enamelling in Manston without replacing anything
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. Our repair technicians work on acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops, and people most often call us about a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and worn patches where water runs and sits.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Manston (CT12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why book with us
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One price list for the entire UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A bath split right through the body
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
Manston: your questions answered
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Will the new finish last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, and that includes Manston. Our prices are the same everywhere.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Manston
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Manston as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
What else we do in Manston
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
How to care for the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
How it works
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for the best part of a day. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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About Manston
Manston is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Manston and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Manston is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 64 miles away.
Every address in CT12 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, The Meadows and Manston Road. We also travel to Haine (1 mile north-east), Flete (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile east), Cliffs End (1 mile south) and Chilton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (9 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
What’s near Manston
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Lord of the Manor pub, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and The Royal Harbour Academy and the streets around them. You’ll also find Newington Community Primary School (1.1 miles east) and St. Catherine's Church (less than half a mile south). For rail, the closest station is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (0.9 miles west) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Manston include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local facilities include Margate West (2.6 miles north)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
