Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ashley, Kent
Bath repair in Ashley without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
How we handle bath repair in Ashley
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people contact us are scuffs and scratches in the surface and chips caused by builders.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Ashley (CT15)
- County
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
Our work in Ashley
Ashley is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Our repair technicians come to clients in Ashley, so there is no workshop to go to. Ashley is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 64 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CT15. From Chapel Lane, Northdowns Close and Waldershare Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Studdal (1 mile north-east), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south-east), Sutton (2 miles east) and Church Whitfield (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Ashley
Typical jobs here are in homes near East Studdal Church Hall. The closest station to Ashley is Martin Mill station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (4.1 miles south).
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed price
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your CT15 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
What we cannot put right
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
FAQs for Ashley
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Also near Ashley
What else we do in Ashley
Common problems we fix in Ashley
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Most people contact us when they notice something like this:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A cracked acrylic bath
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How the room is protected while they work
- How to look after the finish
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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Repair or replace in Ashley?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
What you get with us
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One price list for the whole UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
