Medway · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Gillingham, Medway
We travel to Gillingham for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair in Gillingham, done in place
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can typically bathe again the next day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We regularly repair acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are a chipped rim or side and scuffs and scratches in the surface.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. 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.
Why repair rather than replace?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gillingham
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- A fixed quote before booking
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
FAQs for Gillingham
Do you work in Gillingham?
We do. We send a technician to Gillingham for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you need bath repair in Gillingham?
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A chip where the taps sit
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Questions to ask before you book
- Who turns up on the day
- Aftercare advice
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How changes to the job are handled
Covering Gillingham
Gillingham is about 30 miles east of London, in Medway. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Gillingham is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 30 miles away.
Jobs in ME8, ME7, ME4 and ME5 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Leeds Square, London Road and Dorset Square or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Being close to the A2 and A231, Gillingham is easy for our technicians to reach. Nearby, we also work in Twydall (1 mile east), Lower Twydall (1 mile north-east), Grange (1 mile north), Darland (1 mile south-west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west) and Walderslade (3 miles south-west). Gillingham is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway.
Around Gillingham
In Gillingham, that means homes near Chatham Free Library, The Robert Napier School and Featherby Junior School. Nearby too are The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west), Ambley Wood (0.8 miles south), Holy Trinity Church (less than half a mile north-east) and The Star pub (0.6 miles west). Gillingham’s nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
What affects the price in Gillingham
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
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.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
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Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Gillingham use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
