Kent · England
Bath Repair in Knave's Ash
Bath repair for Knave's Ash, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- A cracked acrylic bath
Repair or replace in Knave's Ash?
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. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Knave's Ash. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Knave's Ash
- Fixed prices from your photos
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Bath repair at your home in Knave's Ash
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. Whether it’s snagging damage from a refit and rusty patches near the plughole, we can help, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Location
- Knave's Ash (CT3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A steel bath rusted through
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Knave's Ash
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
The process
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
More services for Knave's Ash
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Kent and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
About Knave's Ash
Knave's Ash is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Knave's Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our jobs stretch from Knave's Ash to London (about 55 miles away).
Our visits in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Hicks Forstal Road and Hoath Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Knave's Ash: Hoath (1 mile east), Maypole (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Hicks Forstal (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (5 miles west).
What’s near Knave's Ash
Our customers here include homes close to Spires Academy, Curtis Wood and Hoath Primary School. Knave's Ash’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Knave's Ash include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A picture taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
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. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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, it’s worth having it done properly.
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.
How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Knave's Ash questions
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
