Kent · England
Bath Repair for Broadstairs homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Broadstairs, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
About our bath repair in Broadstairs
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that’s 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. We work on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and people most often call us about rusty patches near the plughole and a cracked acrylic bath.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Broadstairs (CT10, CT9, CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Broadstairs?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim typically crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Broadstairs
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colour-matched on site
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Rinse it down after each bath
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Towns and villages near Broadstairs
Also in Broadstairs
Common problems we fix in Broadstairs
Rust typically starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
- How your room will be protected
- Whether they match the colour on site
Broadstairs and the surrounding area
Broadstairs is about 16 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT10 area, we carry out the work at your property. Broadstairs is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Broadstairs to London (66 miles away).
All of CT10, CT9 and CT12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Union Square and Church Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A254 and A255, Broadstairs is simple for us to get to. We also travel to Upton (1 mile south-west), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Kingsgate (2 miles north) and Northdown (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south-west), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Broadstairs
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, The Little Albion Inn and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile west) and The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile west). There’s a railway station in Broadstairs itself: Broadstairs station. A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Broadstairs includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Broadstairs
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Broadstairs questions
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Repairs by material
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 is the part we put right.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Broadstairs. The price depends on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- The colour and finish to match
- What the surface is made of
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- The material, if you know it
- A photo taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
There’s 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 come back to you with a fixed figure.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- 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, generally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: 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 no obligation.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
