Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Addington, Kent
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Addington, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A chip where the taps sit
What happens on the day
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It typically takes a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Ensure the area is dry
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
Most clients in Addington get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Bath repair in Addington without replacing anything
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the next day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Addington (ME19)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Replacing a fitted bath typically means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it deals only with the damage in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Addington
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Everything repaired in place
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A fixed quote before booking
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Common problems we fix in Addington
Rust typically starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Common reasons people in Addington contact us are:
- A chipped rim or side
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Towns and villages near Addington
What else we do in Addington
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
If you manage property in Addington, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Addington. The price comes down to:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Getting a price from photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Addington, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Addington and the surrounding area
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Jobs in Addington are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. 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 25 miles away.
All of ME19 is covered. You will find streets such as London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Near you in Addington
Our clients here include homes close to Manor Park Country Park, The Malling School and The Angel Inn, among other places. Other local landmarks include Church of St Margaret (0.5 miles west) and Offham Primary School (0.7 miles south). The closest station to Addington is West Malling station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Your questions about bath repair in Addington
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Addington.
Do you work in Addington?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Addington. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
