Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hartlip, Kent
We travel to Hartlip for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Bath repair in Hartlip without replacing anything
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, usually in a single visit. Common call-outs are for scuffs and scratches in the surface and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Hartlip (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Why repair rather than replace?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
What you get with us
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
Also in Hartlip
Repairs by material
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 the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
What affects the price in Hartlip
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Hartlip. The price depends on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
- Access to the area
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
- A picture taken from further back
You do not 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 come back to you with a fixed figure.
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- 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, normally the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
For a price in Hartlip, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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What we’re called out for in Hartlip
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips on the rim or sides
What your quote should include
- How the colour is matched
- What prep work is covered
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
About Hartlip
Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Anywhere in ME9, a technician comes to you. Hartlip is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Hartlip to London (33 miles away).
Our visits in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on The Street, Dane Close and Place Lane. We also travel to Lower Hartlip (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Meresborough (1 mile west) and Newington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Hartlip
We visit homes around Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School, Leigh Academy Rainham and Church of St Michael and the streets around them. The closest station to Hartlip is Newington station, roughly 1.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (4.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
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 typically cheaper.
Your questions about bath repair in Hartlip
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
How do I book?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
How long before I can use the bath?
Generally the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your ME9 postcode.
Do you come to Hartlip?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Hartlip and the rest of Kent. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
