Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in New Hythe, Kent
Damaged bath in New Hythe? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
New Hythe and nearby
New Hythe is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Clients in New Hythe get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. New Hythe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of the ME20 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Sherwood Avenue, Ingram Close and Abery Drive or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside New Hythe, we cover Lunsford (1 mile west), Larkfield (1 mile south-west), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-east) and Snodland (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
What’s near New Hythe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brookfield Junior School, Leybourne Lakes Country Park and Aylesford School. You will also find The Monks Head pub (0.8 miles south-west) and Church of the Holy Trinity (less than half a mile south-west). New Hythe has its own railway station: New Hythe station. A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Medway megaliths (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near New Hythe include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in New Hythe
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. Typical jobs include enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and stains that won’t shift, across cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Where
- New Hythe (ME20)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in New Hythe
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Customers typically contact us about:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Stains that will not shift
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Several chips and rust patches
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
- What aftercare is recommended
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes the best part of a day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, with your ME20 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- 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 combining items on one visit brings it down.
Send photos for a quote
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A photo taken from further back
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Have chips seen to early
- Respect the curing time we give you
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Landlord and trade work in New Hythe
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Kent and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Repairing versus replacing in New Hythe
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the entire surface without moving it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for New Hythe. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in New Hythe
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Same prices wherever you are
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
More services for New Hythe
Common questions in New Hythe
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the day after. We will confirm timings when we quote.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you work in New Hythe?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to New Hythe and the rest of Kent. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
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