Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hawley, Kent
Bath repair across Hawley and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A chip where the taps sit
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow two to three hours for most chips from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- 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.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Hawley, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
About our bath repair in Hawley
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in a single visit. We work on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and people most frequently call us about a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and rust spots around the plughole.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Hawley (DA2)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Signs you need bath repair in Hawley
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Common reasons people in Hawley contact us are:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A chip where the taps sit
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips on the rim or sides
What your quote should include
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- When it can be used again
- Aftercare advice
Your questions about bath repair in Hawley
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How invisible is a bath repair?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Do you cover the entire of Kent?
All of Kent, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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.
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.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Hawley
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What affects the price in Hawley
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Hawley. What changes the price is:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Details of any past repairs
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
For a price in Hawley, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Should you replace it?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
What you get with us
- A fixed quote before you book
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Hawley and the surrounding area
Hawley is about 1 mile south of Dartford, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Our visits in DA2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Ash Road, May Road and Shirehall Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Hawley, we cover Clement Street (1 mile south-west), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile east), Dartford (1 mile north) and St Margarets (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hawley
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Four Lymes pub, Church of St John the Baptist and Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are Darenth Country Park (1.3 miles north-east) and Leigh Academy (1.2 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Farningham Road station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bluewater (2.4 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
Towns and villages near Hawley
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