Kent · England
Bath Repair in Hoaden
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Hoaden. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Bath repair in Hoaden, done in place
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Whether it’s scratches you can feel with a fingernail and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Hoaden (CT3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Repair or replace: which is better?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. 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. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hoaden
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Our work in Hoaden
Hoaden is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT3 area, a technician comes to you. Hoaden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 60 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Overland Lane and Walmestone Road. If you are just outside Hoaden, we cover Nash (1 mile south-west), Perry (1 mile west), Elmstone (1 mile north-west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hoaden
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Elmstone Church and Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Hoaden is Minster station, about 4 miles north-east. A little further out are White Mill (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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.
What we are called out for in Hoaden
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A chip where the taps sit
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Before booking anyone
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What prep work is covered
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
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How the visit works
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the following day.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Advice
When a repair isn’t the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Hoaden questions
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send photos.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you work in Hoaden?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Hoaden and the rest of Kent. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
How much does bath repair cost in Hoaden?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Hoaden. The price depends on:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
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 pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the entire bath
For a price in Hoaden, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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