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Bath chip & crack repair in Farthing Street, Greater London
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Farthing Street and across Greater London. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
What a repair cannot fix
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Bath repair at your home in Farthing Street
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are a cracked acrylic bath and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Farthing Street (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Farthing Street
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 can work around your bookings.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Greater London and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Signs you need bath repair in Farthing Street
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Holes from dropped items
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Questions to ask before booking
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How to look after the finish
- How the room is protected while they work
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a fitted bath generally means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Farthing Street
- We leave the room as we found it
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Work done at your home or business
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Farthing Street and nearby
Farthing Street is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Clients in Farthing Street get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
We cover every part of the BR6 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Farthing Street, New Road Hill and Orange Court Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Downe (1 mile south-east), Leaves Green (1 mile south-west), Hazelwood (1 mile south-east), Keston (1 mile north-west) and Farnborough (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Farthing Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queens Head pub, Downe Primary School and South Park. You will also find Darrick Wood School (1.6 miles north-east) and St Mary's Church (0.7 miles south). Farthing Street’s nearest station is Orpington station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal University Hospital (1.4 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
For a price in Farthing Street, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
What happens on the day
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting 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 the same day in most cases.
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Farthing Street: your questions answered
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Farthing Street.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Do you cover the entire of Greater London?
Everywhere in the UK, Farthing Street included. Travel is included in the price.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
