Kent · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Staplestreet homes
Bath re-enamelling across Staplestreet and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Common questions in Staplestreet
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Bath re-enamelling in Staplestreet, done in place
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. We work on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays, and people most often call us about enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and lots of chips and rust spots.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Staplestreet (ME13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Staplestreet
Keeping it looking good
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Never use suction bath mats
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Have chips seen to early
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Our work in Staplestreet
Staplestreet is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Staplestreet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 47 miles away.
Jobs in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Staple Street, Forge Farm Row and Staplestreet Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Staplestreet include Slutshole (1 mile north-east), Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Culmers (1 mile north) and Dargate (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Staplestreet
Around Staplestreet, we work in homes near Mount Ephraim Gardens, White Horse Inn and Church of St Michael. Staplestreet’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 1.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.2 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east). The countryside around Staplestreet includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 often lifts.
What a repair can’t fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Repair or replace in Staplestreet?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is normally much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s much quicker too. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking.
Why book with us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Usually one visit, start to finish
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Work for landlords and builders
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.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
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. Most visits take most of the day, tidy-up included.
- 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.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Staplestreet
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What protection goes down before work starts
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
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 is the part we put right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
