Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Shelvin, Kent
We travel to Shelvin for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A coating lifting around the plughole
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Shelvin
Resurfacing renews the whole surface of the bath without taking anything out. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. Whether it’s a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring, we can help, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Area
- Shelvin (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Shelvin
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
Clients generally contact us about:
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
Before you book anyone
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How your room will be protected
Repairs by material
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
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.
Our work in Shelvin
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Clients in Shelvin get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Shelvin is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 59 miles away.
We cover every part of the CT4 postcode area. Local streets include Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane. Nearby, we also work in Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Shelvin
In Shelvin, that means homes near Church of St Martin and Coach House Hotel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shelvin
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One visit for most repairs
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
The process
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a full day, tidy-up included.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Common questions in Shelvin
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your CT4 postcode.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
When a repair isn’t the answer
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Holes rusted through the metal
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Shelvin
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Store bottles off the bath
- Have chips seen to early
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
