Kent · England
Bath Repair in Kenardington
We travel to Kenardington for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A chip where the taps sit
How we handle bath repair in Kenardington
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can generally use the bath the next day. We regularly repair acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and people most frequently call us about chips caused by builders and scuffs and scratches in the surface.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Kenardington as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Kenardington (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
You don’t need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. It normally takes a few hours, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- 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 apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Open a window if you can
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Most customers in Kenardington get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Repairs by material
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.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Our work in Kenardington
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We travel to customers in Kenardington, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Kenardington is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our jobs stretch from Kenardington to London (50 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of TN26. If you are just outside Kenardington, we cover Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Around Kenardington
We visit homes around World's Wonder pub and Church of St Mary. Kenardington’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
What affects the price in Kenardington
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- What it’s made of, if you know
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Do you need bath repair in Kenardington?
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Holes from dropped items
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Questions to ask before you book
- What preparation is included
- If travel is included in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How soon you can use it again
Common questions in Kenardington
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Typically. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Kenardington included. Travel is included in the price.
Are there extra charges for Kenardington?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Landlord and trade work in Kenardington
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
What else we do in Kenardington
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Have new chips seen to early
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Repair or replace: which is better?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kenardington
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No need to remove anything
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
