Medway · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Burham, Medway

Bath repair in and around Burham: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Burham

Bath repair at your home in Burham

Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Our technicians work on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are hairline or through cracks in acrylic and scuffs and scratches in the surface.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.

Area
Burham (ME1)
Area hub
Medway
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)

Should I try a DIY kit first?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

What your bath is made of matters

Pressed steel

Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

For landlords and businesses

Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Burham use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Burham. What changes the price is:

  • The material and finish
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Access to the area
  • The size and number of damaged areas

Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Burham. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Quotes from your pictures

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • One picture of the entire bath
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

If you’re in Burham and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

How the visit works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a morning or an afternoon. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the next day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

How to get a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Do you need bath repair in Burham?

Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • A chip where the taps sit
  • Chips along the edge of the bath
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Snagging damage from a refit

What to look for in a quote

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • When it can be used again

Choosing a repair company

Burham and nearby

Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Clients in Burham get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Burham is one of 68 places in Medway where we work. We work right across the region, from Burham to London (about 27 miles away).

Jobs in ME1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).

What’s near Burham

We visit homes around The Holmesdale School, Burham Marsh and Burham Church of England Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are St Mary's Church (0.7 miles west) and The Windmill pub (within half a mile north). The closest station to Burham is Snodland station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Burham include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.

Map of Burham © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in Burham

Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why Burham clients choose us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Colour-matched on site
  • No need to remove anything

Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Your questions about bath repair in Burham

How much does bath repair cost in Burham?

Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

What happens if you find more damage?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

What happens next?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Are you accredited?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.

Is a bath repair permanent?

A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.

Is there any odour?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

Keeping it looking good

To keep it looking its best:

  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners

Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.

Do not 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.

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