Kent · England
Bath Repair in Bobbing
We travel to Bobbing for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A kit repair that didn’t last
FAQs for Bobbing
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How long before I can use the bath?
Usually the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Bobbing?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your ME9 postcode.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
About our bath repair in Bobbing
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There is no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. Typical jobs include rust spots around the plughole and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, across pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Bobbing and across Kent.
- Location
- Bobbing (ME9)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Bobbing
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Most people contact us after spotting one of these:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips under the taps
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rust spots around the plughole
Questions to ask before you book
- How the colour is matched
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who turns up on the day
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Covering Bobbing
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Bobbing to London (36 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of ME9 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you are just outside Bobbing, we cover Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Bobbing
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Westlands School, Grove Park Primary School and Church of St Bartholomew, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newington station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (1.9 miles east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.4 miles east).
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bobbing
- Work done at your home or business
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Bobbing
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Bobbing use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Bobbing. The price comes down to:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Bobbing. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Bobbing, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a few hours.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the following day.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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