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Bath chip & crack repair in Bromley, Greater London
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Bromley, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Bath repair in Bromley without replacing anything
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are a cracked acrylic bath and rust by the waste and overflow.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Bromley (BR2, BR1, BR6, BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bromley
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Other services in Bromley
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Common questions in Bromley
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Bromley?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your BR2 postcode.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Bromley as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Bromley and nearby
Bromley is about 8 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. Whether you’re in the middle of Bromley or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Bromley is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Bromley to London (about 8 miles away).
Every address in BR2, BR1, BR6 and BR5 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Church Road and St Paul's Square and the roads around them. Bromley is on the A222 and A223, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Bromley, we cover Sundridge (1 mile north-east), Plaistow (1 mile north), Bickley (1 mile east), Widmore (1 mile east) and Downham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Near you in Bromley
Around Bromley, we work in homes near St Mark's Church of England Primary School, The Richmal Crompton pub and Holy Trinity College Bromley. You’ll also find Bullers Wood School for Boys (1.2 miles east), Church of St Peter and St Paul (within half a mile north) and Church House Gardens (less than half a mile north-west). Bromley has its own railway station: Bromley South station. Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Bromley (within half a mile south-east) and The Mall (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Downham Woodland Walk and Summer Hill.
How the visit works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job generally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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Signs you need bath repair in Bromley
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Look out for any of the following:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Chips caused by builders
Comparing quotes
- How to look after the finish
- When it can be used again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How changes to the job are handled
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
