Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hemsted, Kent
Problem with your bath in Hemsted? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A chipped rim or side
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
About our bath repair in Hemsted
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the next day. If you are dealing with scratches you can feel with a fingernail and rust spots around the plughole, we can normally put it right.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Hemsted (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Repair or replace: which is better?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hemsted
- Everything repaired in place
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Hemsted and the surrounding area
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Across the CT18 area, we come to you. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Hemsted to London (56 miles away).
We work across the CT18 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Hemsted include Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
What’s near Hemsted
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stowting Church of England Primary School and Church of St Mary and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Hemsted questions
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
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’ll tell you what to expect.
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.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
What affects the price in Hemsted
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- Details of any past repairs
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, usually by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
For a price in Hemsted, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Nearby places to Hemsted
What else we do in Hemsted
Do you need bath repair in Hemsted?
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
People generally call us when they notice something like this:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What protection goes down before work starts
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- If travel is included in the price
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
