Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Herne Bay, Kent
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Herne Bay, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Impact holes in acrylic
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Bath repair in Herne Bay without replacing anything
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. We work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about cracks in an acrylic bath and snagging damage from a refit.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- Herne Bay (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Herne Bay
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Herne Bay. The price reflects:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How much damage there is
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Herne Bay
For anyone letting property in or around Herne Bay, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
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.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. 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 photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why book with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colour-matched on site
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.
Towns and villages near Herne Bay
What else we do in Herne Bay
Signs you need bath repair in Herne Bay
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chip where the taps sit
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Before you book anyone
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
- What prep work is covered
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
About Herne Bay
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Herne Bay to London (54 miles away).
All of CT6 is within our area. Local streets include High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street, and we cover them all. Being close to the A299 and B2205, Herne Bay is easy for our repair technicians to reach. We also travel to Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Herne Bay
Our clients here include homes close to Curtis Wood, Herne Bay Junior School and Herne Bay High School. Nearby too are Queen's Head Public House (within half a mile north-west) and Christ Church (under half a mile north-west). Herne Bay’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.7 miles west. Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Herne Bay includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Questions from Herne Bay
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Often, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Will the repair last?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the day after. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
