Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hadlow, Kent
Problem with your bath in Hadlow? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A chip where the taps sit
How we handle bath repair in Hadlow
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the next day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. Our technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are a hole punched through by something heavy and a chip where the taps sit.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Hadlow (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a fitted bath normally means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hadlow
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No extra charge for your area
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- We leave the room as we found it
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Common problems we fix in Hadlow
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
The things customers normally mention when they call are:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A chip where the taps sit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rust by the waste and overflow
What to look for in a quote
- What prep work is covered
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the price covers travel
- How soon you can use it again
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The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which typically takes two to three hours for most chips. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your TN11 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Landlord and trade work in Hadlow
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hadlow use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
If you manage property in Hadlow, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Where we work around Hadlow
Hadlow is about 3 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in TN11, a technician comes to you. Our repair technicians cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Hadlow to London (about 26 miles away).
All of TN11 is covered. Whether you live on The Square, High Street and Brookfields or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Pittswood (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile south), Parker's Green (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Near you in Hadlow
In Hadlow, that means homes near Hadlow Primary School, Hadlow Rural Community School and The Rose & Crown pub. You’ll also find Hadlow College (less than half a mile west) and St Mary's Church (under half a mile south-east). The closest station to Hadlow is Beltring station, roughly 3.3 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hadlow Tower museum (under half a mile south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Hadlow includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Hadlow: your questions answered
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Are there extra charges for Hadlow?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you come to Hadlow?
We do. We send a technician to Hadlow for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
