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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Stubb's Cross, Kent

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Stubb's Cross, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Chips and rust in more than one place
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath re-enamelling in Stubb's Cross?

Bath re-enamelling at your home in Stubb's Cross

Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, and you can use the bath the next day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Our technicians work on pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and acrylic baths, and people most frequently call us about a roll-top that’s seen better days and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.

Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath
Location
Stubb's Cross (TN26)
Area hub
Kent
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How we price bath re-enamelling

Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The material

Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Quotes from your photos

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

What we are called out for in Stubb's Cross

In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.

People usually call us after spotting one of these:

  • A coloured bath you want in white
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean

Comparing quotes

  • How your room will be protected
  • What prep work is covered
  • Aftercare advice
  • What happens if they find more damage

10 questions to ask before you book

Where we work around Stubb's Cross

Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We visit clients in Stubb's Cross and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our repair technicians cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Stubb's Cross to London (48 miles away).

All of TN26 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Stubb's Cross, we cover Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).

What’s near Stubb's Cross

Typical jobs here are in homes near Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, Queen's Head Public House and St Francis and the streets around them. You will also find John Wallis Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Ashford Community Woodland (1.6 miles north). The closest station to Stubb's Cross is Ashford International station, about 2.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Stubb's Cross includes Orlestone Forest.

Map of Stubb's Cross © OpenStreetMap contributors

The process

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes the best part of a day. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
  2. We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
  3. We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
  4. The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
  5. Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Get a quote

To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Get a fixed quote

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Repairs by material

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Pressed steel

Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.

When we’d advise against a repair

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
  • A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

What we work on

  • Basins & shower trays
  • Cast iron baths
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Acrylic baths

Common questions in Stubb's Cross

Can a failed resurfacing be redone?

Yes, we do this regularly. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.

When can you do it?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Does re-enamelling smell?

Yes, while we are applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.

Can pets and children be at home?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.

What does bath re-enamelling cost?

Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before you book.

Aftercare tips

Nothing complicated is needed:

  • Fix dripping taps quickly
  • Have chips seen to early
  • Respect the curing time we give you
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent

Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.

Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.

Repairing versus replacing in Stubb's Cross

When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why book with us

  • No need to remove anything
  • Typically one visit, start to finish
  • Work done at your home or business
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

See our prices page and bath cost comparison.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

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