Medway · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Chatham Waterfront, Medway
Our repair technicians come to Chatham Waterfront for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Bath repair at your home in Chatham Waterfront
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Typical jobs include rust spots around the plughole and damage beneath the taps, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Chatham Waterfront (ME4, ME1, ME7)
- County
- Medway
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
Chatham Waterfront and the surrounding area
Chatham Waterfront is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Whether you’re in the middle of Chatham Waterfront or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Chatham Waterfront to London (28 miles away).
All of ME4, ME1 and ME7 is within our area. From New Road, Old Road and Ship Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. With the A231 close by, Chatham Waterfront is simple for us to get to. We also travel to Brompton (1 mile north-east), Rochester Riverside (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south-east), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west) and Chatham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (3 miles south), Twydall (3 miles east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Around Chatham Waterfront
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St John the Divine, Fort Pitt Grammar School and King's Arms, among other places. You’ll also find The Paddock (under half a mile north-east), St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (0.5 miles south-west), Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (less than half a mile north) and Brompton-Westbrook Primary School (less than half a mile east). Chatham Waterfront has its own railway station: Chatham station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Pentagon Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chatham Waterfront include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local churches include St Michael the Archangel Church (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.2 miles north-west)
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Chatham Waterfront. The price reflects:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A picture taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your ME4 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Nearby places to Chatham Waterfront
What else we do in Chatham Waterfront
The process
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, we check the damage against your photos 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Chatham Waterfront as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Repairing versus replacing in Chatham Waterfront
Replacing a fitted bath typically means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Chatham Waterfront clients choose us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Work done at your home or business
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
FAQs for Chatham Waterfront
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Chatham Waterfront.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
