Kent · England
Bath Repair for Dover homes
Damaged bath in Dover? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What happens on the day
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Advice
Bath repair in Dover without replacing anything
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. Our repair technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and a chipped rim or side.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- How easy the damage is to reach
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Common problems we fix in Dover
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Before you book anyone
- How long it needs to cure
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether they match the colour on site
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Where we work around Dover
Dover is in Kent. We travel to homes and businesses in Dover, so nothing has to leave your home. Dover is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Dover to London (about 65 miles away).
Our visits in CT17, CT16, CT15 and CT14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on London Road, High Street and Church Road. Being close to the A2 and A20, Dover is easy for our technicians to reach. Other places close to Dover include River (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile south), Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Whitfield (1 mile north) and Temple Ewell (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east). Dover is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent.
Around Dover
Around Dover, we work in homes near Parish Church of St Andrew Buckland, Connaught Park and St Edmund's Catholic School, among other places. You’ll also find Shatterlocks Infant School (less than half a mile north-west), The Bull pub (less than half a mile south-west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Dover Priory station, about 0.9 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Dover Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Dover Western Heights.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start 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 doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why us?
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Your questions about bath repair in Dover
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Kent.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
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.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
Everywhere in the UK, Dover included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Landlord and trade work in Dover
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Kent and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Nearby places to Dover
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