Kent · England
Bath Repair in Fordwich
Bath repair in Fordwich without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips under the taps
Covering Fordwich
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Fordwich is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 54 miles away.
We work across CT2. That includes homes on Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street. Neighbouring places we cover include Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Fordwich
Around Fordwich, we work in homes near Spires Academy, Fordwich Arms and Church of St Mary the Virgin and the streets around them. Also close by are Sturry Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles north), Chequer's Wood and Old Park (0.9 miles south-west) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east). Fordwich has its own railway station: Sturry station. A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fordwich include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Bath repair in Fordwich, done in place
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. Common call-outs are for chips along the edge of the bath and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Fordwich (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Questions from Fordwich
How much does bath repair cost in Fordwich?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Generally. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the whole UK, including Fordwich and the rest of Kent. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
- How much damage there is
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
When a repair is not the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
How it works
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to two to three hours for most chips, including clearing up.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- 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 day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Do you need bath repair in Fordwich?
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Before you book anyone
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How your room will be protected
Repair or replace: which is better?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why book with us
- A fixed quote before booking
- No extra charge for your area
- Work done at your home or business
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
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