Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Cross-at-Hand, Kent
Bath repair in Cross-at-Hand without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Impact holes in acrylic
What we’re called out for in Cross-at-Hand
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A chipped rim or side
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
- Who turns up on the day
How we handle bath repair in Cross-at-Hand
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Typical jobs include chips caused by builders and a kit repair that didn’t last, across roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Cross-at-Hand (TN12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Cross-at-Hand
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
When we would advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Repair or replace in Cross-at-Hand?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim typically crack when it comes out, a new panel is often needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Also near Cross-at-Hand
What else we do in Cross-at-Hand
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
What affects the price in Cross-at-Hand
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- A picture taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
There is 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’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the day after.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the area is dry
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
Most customers in Cross-at-Hand get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
FAQs for Cross-at-Hand
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Rinse it down after each bath
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Where we work around Cross-at-Hand
Cross-at-Hand is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Clients in Cross-at-Hand get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our jobs stretch from Cross-at-Hand to London (35 miles away).
We work across TN12 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Staplehurst Road and Woodford Park and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Rabbit's Cross (1 mile north), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile west) and Underling Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Around Cross-at-Hand
Cross-at-Hand’s nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (1.8 miles south-west).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
