Greater London · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Kensington, Greater London
Bath repair for Kensington, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Holes from dropped items
Signs you need bath repair in Kensington
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips along the edge of the bath
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- How to care for the finish
- How soon you can use it again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Bath repair in Kensington without replacing anything
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. If you are dealing with hairline or through cracks in acrylic and rust by the waste and overflow, we can normally put it right, on cast iron enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Kensington (W11, W8, W14, SW7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which typically takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- 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.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
We price from photos 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 we will come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
Common questions in Kensington
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send photos.
Do you come to Kensington?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Kensington. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.
When we would advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Kensington
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Kensington and nearby
Kensington is about 5 miles west of London, in Greater London. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover 764 places across Greater London.
All of W11, W8, W14 and SW7 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Kensington High Street, Edwardes Square and Somerset Square or a nearby road, we can come to you. Kensington sits on or near the A402 and B316, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Kensington, we cover Holland Park (1 mile north), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east). Being one of Greater London’s larger places, Kensington sees plenty of our work.
Near you in Kensington
In Kensington, that means homes near Church of St Barnabas, Kensington School and St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School. You’ll also find Holland Park (within half a mile north-west), Holland Park School (less than half a mile north), Scarsdale Tavern (under half a mile south-east) and Abdus Salam Library (1 mile east). Kensington has its own railway station: Kensington Olympia station. Well-known places in the area include Ladbroke Estate (0.9 miles north) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
Should you replace it?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kensington
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Towns and villages near Kensington
What else we do in Kensington
Landlords, agents and businesses in Kensington
For anyone letting property in or around Kensington, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Kensington. The price depends on:
- Access to the area
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Unusual colours or finishes
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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