Kent · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in St Mary's Bay, Kent
Bath re-enamelling across St Mary's Bay and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that won’t shift
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in St Mary's Bay, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Bath re-enamelling in St Mary's Bay without replacing anything
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, with the bath ready to use the following day. Nothing is disconnected or removed. If you are dealing with a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and stains that won’t shift, we can usually put it right.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- St Mary's Bay (TN29)
- County
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
St Mary's Bay and the surrounding area
St Mary's Bay is about 6 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 57 miles away.
All of TN29 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Maple Drive, Oak Drive and Beechwood Close, and we cover them all. We also travel to St Mary in the Marsh (1 mile west), Burmarsh (3 miles north), Newchurch (3 miles north-west), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (6 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-west), Folkestone (10 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles north-east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles west) and Cheriton (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in St Mary's Bay
Around St Mary's Bay, we work in homes near Romney Warren Country Park, The Marsh Academy and All Saints and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (3.6 miles west).
Towns and villages near St Mary's Bay
What else we do in St Mary's Bay
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Something in shot to show the size
- A photo taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in St Mary's Bay?
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Lots of chips and rust spots
What to look for in a quote
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How changes to the job are handled
- What preparation is included
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes most of the day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can typically be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Questions from St Mary's Bay
How long does re-enamelling last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Do you cover St Mary's Bay?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to St Mary's Bay from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you cover the entire of Kent?
All of Kent, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in St Mary's Bay?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your TN29 postcode.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Why repair rather than replace?
A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Resurfacing takes one technician and usually a day, with the bath back in use the next day. Prices start from £350. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Mary's Bay
- Work done at your home or business
- Colour-matched on site
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath split right through the body
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
