Kent · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Ruckinge
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Ruckinge and across Kent. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
About our bath re-enamelling in Ruckinge
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, with the bath ready to use the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. We regularly repair cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops, and people most often call us about an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and several chips and rust patches.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Where
- Ruckinge (TN26)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Ruckinge
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
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Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How much damage there is
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
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.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
If you manage property in Ruckinge, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Where we work around Ruckinge
Ruckinge is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Clients in Ruckinge get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 922 places across Kent. We work right across the region, from Ruckinge to London (about 52 miles away).
We work across the TN26 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Oak Ridge and Hamstreet Road. We also cover the places around Ruckinge: Hamstreet (1 mile west), Stone Cross (2 miles north), Orlestone (2 miles north-west), Bromley Green (3 miles north-west) and Kenardington (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles east), Hythe (8 miles east), Hawkinge (12 miles east), Tenterden (9 miles west) and Cheriton (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Ruckinge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Mary Magdalene, among other places. The closest station to Ruckinge is Ham Street station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Questions from Ruckinge
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Ruckinge?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TN26 postcode.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Have chips seen to early
- Store bottles off the bath
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Repair dripping taps early
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Repair or replace in Ruckinge?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why us?
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A fixed quote before you book
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a full day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the next day.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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