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Bath Repair for Hogben's Hill homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Hogben's Hill, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips under the taps
How we handle bath repair in Hogben's Hill
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Typical jobs include impact holes in acrylic and chips along the edge of the bath, in roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Hogben's Hill (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
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.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hogben's Hill use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath typically means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. 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, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hogben's Hill
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What affects the price in Hogben's Hill
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Doing more than one item at once
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A picture taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Hogben's Hill
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About Hogben's Hill
Hogben's Hill is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our jobs stretch from Hogben's Hill to London (about 46 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: ME13. Neighbouring places we cover include Selling (1 mile east), Gushmere (1 mile north-east), Perrywood (1 mile south-east), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Around Hogben's Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Selling Church of England Primary School, Church of St Mary and The White Lion Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Hogben's Hill is Selling station, roughly 1.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east).
Common questions in Hogben's Hill
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
How to care for the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the damage, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the following day.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. 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.
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Do you need bath repair in Hogben's Hill?
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A chipped rim or side
- A hole punched through by something heavy
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find more damage
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
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