Kent · England
Bath Repair for Kemsley homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Kemsley. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chip where the taps sit
Your questions about bath repair in Kemsley
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Usually. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Bath repair at your home in Kemsley
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Common call-outs are for damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and rust spots around the plughole, on cast iron enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Kemsley (ME10, ME9)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting 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 to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
When to call us in Kemsley
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who turns up on the day
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Also near Kemsley
More services for Kemsley
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Kemsley and nearby
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Jobs in Kemsley are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Kemsley to London (37 miles away).
Jobs in ME10 and ME9 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
What’s near Kemsley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Milton Creek Country Park, Parish Church of the Holy Trinity and The Three Hats Inn. Also close by are Borden Grammar School (1.6 miles south) and Kemsley Primary Academy (within half a mile north-east). There is a railway station in Kemsley itself: Kemsley station. Other landmarks nearby include Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.8 miles south-west)
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Have new chips seen to early
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Repairing versus replacing in Kemsley
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in one visit. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kemsley
- Same prices wherever you are
- Everything repaired in place
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
