Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Bapchild, Kent
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Bapchild, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Holes from dropped items
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Bath repair in Bapchild without replacing anything
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. If you are dealing with chips under the taps and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, we can help.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Bapchild (ME9)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Normally it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bapchild
- Work done at your home or business
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
What affects the price in Bapchild
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The type of damage
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
What we can’t put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Nearby places to Bapchild
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What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
Most clients in Bapchild get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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About Bapchild
Bapchild is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Bapchild, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Bapchild is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Bapchild to London (39 miles away).
Every address in ME9 is within our area. We also cover the places around Bapchild: Rodmersham (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile east) and Highsted (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Near you in Bapchild
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Nicholas, Cromers Wood and Rodmersham School, among other places. Also close by are The Sittingbourne School (1.3 miles north) and Black Lion Public House (0.9 miles east). The closest station to Bapchild is Teynham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles north-west).
Common problems we fix in Bapchild
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until it cracks.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips under the taps
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What prep work is covered
Bapchild questions
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Are there extra charges for Bapchild?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
