Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ashford, Kent
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Ashford and across Kent. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Bath repair in Ashford without replacing anything
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can usually bathe again the day after. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. Common call-outs are for cracks in an acrylic bath and holes from dropped items, across cast iron enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
Why repair rather than replace?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why us?
- One price list for the entire UK
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Covering Ashford
Ashford is in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Ashford is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our jobs stretch from Ashford to London (about 48 miles away).
Jobs in TN23, TN24, TN25 and TN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Market Lane, Church Road and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. You’ll find Ashford on the A20 and A28, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Stanhope (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile south-east), South Willesborough (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile north-west) and Willesborough (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north). Ashford is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent.
What’s near Ashford
In Ashford, that means homes near Ashford Green Corridors, Ashford School and The Locomotive pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include Christ Church (within half a mile south-east) and Chilmington Green Primary School (under half a mile west). There’s a railway station in Ashford itself: Ashford International station. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ashford
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Also near Ashford
Other services in Ashford
Common questions in Ashford
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
How much does bath repair cost in Ashford?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How long before I can use the bath?
Typically within a day, depending on the repair.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, so Ashford is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, usually by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
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. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Ashford. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Email us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Ashford, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
How to care for the repair
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
