Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Highsted, Kent
Problem with your bath in Highsted? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Impact holes in acrylic
What affects the price in Highsted
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
- Doing more than one item at once
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the entire bath
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
About our bath repair in Highsted
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. We regularly repair acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and a cracked acrylic bath.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Highsted (ME9)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Highsted
Other services in Highsted
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What a repair cannot fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Highsted and nearby
Highsted is about 2 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Highsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our jobs stretch from Highsted to London (38 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: ME9. From Stockers Hill and Highsted Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Highsted, we cover Rodmersham Green (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile east), Tunstall (1 mile west), Bapchild (1 mile east) and Dungate (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Highsted
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cromers Wood, Rodmersham School and Fulston Manor School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.2 miles north) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north).
Landlord and trade work in Highsted
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
Common questions in Highsted
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Should you replace it?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Highsted. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why us?
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Common problems we fix in Highsted
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Chips caused by builders
- Deep scratches in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How long it needs to cure
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Keeping it looking good
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. 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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
