Kent · England
Bath Repair in Ightham
Damaged bath in Ightham? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Holes from dropped items
Bath repair in Ightham, done in place
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Whether it’s a kit repair that didn’t last and chips along the edge of the bath, we can generally put it right.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Ightham (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ightham
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Covering Ightham
Ightham is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Our technicians cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Jobs in TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From The Street, Redwell Lane and Old Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Oldbury (1 mile north), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-west), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Yopps Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ightham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Peter, The Old House and Ightham Primary School, among other places. You’ll also find Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve (0.8 miles south) and Wrotham School (1.9 miles north-east). Ightham’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.1 miles north) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.3 miles east).
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Questions from Ightham
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do you cover the entire of Kent?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote. There is no obligation to book.
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What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for two to three hours for most chips. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to care for it.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Should you replace it?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- No need to remove anything
- One visit for most repairs
- Same prices wherever you are
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Common problems we fix in Ightham
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
People generally call us after spotting one of these:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage beneath the taps
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
What your quote should include
- Aftercare advice
- How long it needs to cure
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Who turns up on the day
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
