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Bath chip & crack repair in Appledore, Kent
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Appledore and across Kent. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Impact holes in acrylic
How we handle bath repair in Appledore
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Typical jobs include scuffs and scratches in the surface and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Appledore and across Kent.
- Where
- Appledore (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Questions from Appledore
How invisible is a bath repair?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Are there extra charges for Appledore?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Appledore and the rest of Kent. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
About Appledore
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Appledore is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 50 miles away.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area. You will find streets such as The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Appledore
In Appledore, that means homes near Church of St Peter and St Paul and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Orlestone Forest.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Should you replace it?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Appledore customers choose us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colour-matched on site
- No need to remove anything
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Common problems we fix in Appledore
Rust normally starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A chip where the taps sit
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How your room will be protected
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Appledore
For anyone letting property in or around Appledore, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
