Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hythe, Kent
Our technicians come to Hythe for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips along the edge of the bath
About our bath repair in Hythe
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. Common call-outs are for scratches you can feel with a fingernail and snagging damage from a refit, in roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Hythe (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
When to call us in Hythe
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.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Holes from dropped items
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips caused by builders
Before you book anyone
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Places near Hythe
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Repair or replace in Hythe?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Hythe clients choose us
- Fixed prices from your photos
- One price list for the whole UK
- Everything repaired in place
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Your questions about bath repair in Hythe
Will the repair last?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Frequently, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Hythe and the surrounding area
Hythe is about 4 miles west of Folkestone, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Our repair technicians cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 59 miles away.
All of CT21 is covered. From High Street, Church Road and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Main roads around Hythe include the A259 and A261, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also work in Saltwood (1 mile north), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and West Hythe (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Hythe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Michael and All Angels, Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Hythe Bay CofE Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Oaklands Park (within half a mile south-east) and Red Lion Public House (under half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is Sandling station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. A little further out are Saltwood Castle (0.7 miles north) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.
What a repair can’t fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
