Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hartley, Kent
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Hartley, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Do you need bath repair in Hartley?
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Most people contact us after spotting something like this:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
- Impact holes in acrylic
Questions to ask before booking
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Bath repair in Hartley without replacing anything
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can normally bathe again the following day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are a chip where the taps sit and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Where
- Hartley (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Store metal items away from the bath
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Repair or replace in Hartley?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim usually crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Everything repaired in place
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
Hartley and the surrounding area
Hartley is about 8 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Hartley is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 39 miles away.
Jobs in TN17 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Hartley Road, Campion Crescent and Hartley Court Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Hartley: Swattenden (1 mile east), Cranbrook (1 mile north-east), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-east), Gill's Green (2 miles south) and Beal's Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hartley
Around Hartley, we work in homes near High Weald Academy and Crane Valley and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.8 miles north-east).
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we 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.
FAQs for Hartley
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The type of damage
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The size and number of damaged areas
Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Natural light rather than flash
- A picture taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
If you’re in Hartley and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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