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Bath Repair for Badlesmere homes
Bath repair in and around Badlesmere: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips caused by builders
Bath repair in Badlesmere, done in place
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, generally in a single visit. We work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people contact us are cracks in an acrylic bath and rust spots around the plughole.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Badlesmere as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Badlesmere (ME13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Badlesmere
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A picture taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a fitted bath generally means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Badlesmere
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Normally one visit, start to finish
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Signs you need bath repair in Badlesmere
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chip where the taps sit
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What your quote should include
- What prep work is covered
- Who will actually do the work
- How your room will be protected
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
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, so it’s always worth repairing.
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Badlesmere use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Places near Badlesmere
Also in Badlesmere
Covering Badlesmere
Badlesmere is about 4 miles south of Preston, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 45 miles away.
We work across the ME13 postcode area. We also travel to Sheldwich Lees (1 mile north), Sheldwich (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west), Throwley Forstal (1 mile west) and North Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (9 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Badlesmere
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Leonard, Sheldwich Primary School and Red Lion pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.4 miles east).
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage. The room is left tidy.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, usually by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
Badlesmere: your questions answered
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, and that includes Badlesmere. Prices don’t change with location.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
