Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in St Mary in the Marsh, Kent
Bath re-enamelling for St Mary in the Marsh, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Chips and rust in more than one place
How we handle bath re-enamelling in St Mary in the Marsh
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. If you are dealing with a bath in a colour that no longer suits and several chips and rust patches, we can help, on pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and cast iron baths alike.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- St Mary in the Marsh (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
How the visit works
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a full day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your TN29 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is typically much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Mary in the Marsh
- Colour-matched on site
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Covering St Mary in the Marsh
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 56 miles away.
We cover every part of the TN29 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside St Mary in the Marsh, we cover St Mary's Bay (1 mile east), Newchurch (2 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles north-east), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in St Mary in the Marsh
Around St Mary in the Marsh, we work in homes near Church of St Mary the Virgin, The Star Inn and The Marsh Academy. Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
When a repair is not the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in St Mary in the Marsh
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Never use suction bath mats
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
St Mary in the Marsh questions
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Will there be fumes?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The material, if you know it
For a price in St Mary in the Marsh, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
