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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Millbank, Kent

Damaged bath in Millbank? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath re-enamelling in Millbank

Can I fix it myself?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Bath re-enamelling in Millbank, done in place

If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is normally the most cost-effective option. There’s no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. We are frequently asked to fix a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, in basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Where
Millbank (CT3)
Region
Kent
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

When a repair is not the answer

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:

  • Steel that has corroded right through
  • Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
  • Acrylic that moves when you stand in it

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we work on in Millbank

  • Acrylic baths
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Cast iron baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Basins & shower trays

What affects the price in Millbank

Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How much damage there is
  • What the surface is made of

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Details of any past repairs

We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

What we do, step by step

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes a full day. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
  3. We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
  4. Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
  5. Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

How to get a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job without visiting.

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Different materials, different repairs

Pressed steel

Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Keeping it looking good

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:

  • Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
  • Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
  • Have chips seen to early
  • Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish

Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.

Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Millbank

Hard water speeds up the wear, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.

People generally call us after spotting something like this:

  • A roll-top that is seen better days
  • Stains that will not shift
  • An old resurfacing that is failing
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits

What your quote should include

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Aftercare advice
  • What prep work is covered

Our hiring checklist

Millbank and nearby

Millbank is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Millbank is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 55 miles away.

All of CT3 is within our area. Neighbouring places we cover include Maypole (1 mile south), Old Tree (1 mile south-east), Highstead (1 mile north-east), Hoath (1 mile south) and Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).

Around Millbank

We visit homes around Curtis Wood, Hoath Primary School and The Huntsman And Horn Public House, among other places. Also close by are Church of the Holy Cross (0.8 miles south) and Spires Academy (2.4 miles south). For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5 miles west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.

Map of Millbank © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common questions in Millbank

How long does re-enamelling last?

Care for it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.

Are you accredited?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Can you do the outside of a roll-top?

Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.

Do you cover the whole of Kent?

We cover the whole UK, including Millbank and the rest of Kent. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.

Do you work in Millbank?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Millbank. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Are there extra charges for Millbank?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

How do I book?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

Can you change the colour of my bath?

Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.

For landlords and businesses

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Millbank as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

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