Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hartley, Kent
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hartley. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
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.
Bath repair at your home in Hartley
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. If you are dealing with hairline or through cracks in acrylic and rust spots around the plughole, we can help.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Hartley (DA3)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in Hartley
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It typically takes two to three hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
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Hartley and nearby
Hartley is about 4 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Across the DA3 area, a technician comes to you. Hartley is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Our visits in DA3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Church Road, Dickens Close and Stack Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Hartley: Longfield (1 mile north), New Barn (1 mile north-east), Longfield Hill (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Hartley
Our customers here include homes close to Longfield Academy, Railway Tavern and Church of Saint Mary. Other local landmarks include Hartley Primary Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Rectory Meadow (0.5 miles north-west). Hartley’s nearest station is Longfield station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
Repair or replace in Hartley?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why us?
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common questions in Hartley
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Do you come to Hartley?
We do. We send a technician to Hartley for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually the following day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.
How to care for the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
What affects the price in Hartley
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
When to call us in Hartley
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Questions to ask before booking
- How the colour is matched
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Who turns up on the day
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
