Kent · England
Bath Re-enamelling for Upper Hardres homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Upper Hardres, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
About our bath re-enamelling in Upper Hardres
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, so we don’t cut corners on it. Our technicians work on cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Upper Hardres (CT4)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Upper Hardres
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Common reasons people in Upper Hardres contact us are:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How your room will be protected
- How the colour is matched
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Where we work around Upper Hardres
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Upper Hardres and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Upper Hardres is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 54 miles away.
We cover every part of the CT4 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
What’s near Upper Hardres
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Peter and St Paul and The Duck pub. The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
Repairing versus replacing in Upper Hardres
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing normally wins. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Upper Hardres
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A fixed quote before booking
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Upper Hardres. The price depends on:
- How much damage there is
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Repair dripping taps early
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
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.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
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The process
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take the best part of a day. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- A bath that’s rusted through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Upper Hardres questions
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Normally, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
What areas do you cover?
The entire UK, including all of Kent. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Upper Hardres?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your CT4 postcode.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
