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Bath chip & crack repair in Loose, Kent

Bath repair for Loose, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Snagging damage from a refit
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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How to care for the repair

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

  • Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
  • Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners

Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.

If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.

About our bath repair in Loose

Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We are frequently asked to fix rust spots around the plughole and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and cast iron enamel.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.

Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole
Where
Loose (ME15, ME17)
County
Kent
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Loose. The price comes down to:

  • What the surface is made of
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Getting a price from photos

Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The material, if you know it
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Where we work around Loose

Loose is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit homes and businesses in Loose and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 32 miles away.

Jobs in ME15 and ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Rosemount Close, Malthouse Hill and Old Loose Hill and the roads around them. Other places close to Loose include Boughton Green (1 mile south-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-east), Linton (1 mile south), Park Wood (2 miles east) and Shepway (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).

Local landmarks in Loose

Typical jobs here are in homes near Loose Primary School, The Chequers Inn and Cornwallis Academy and the streets around them. Loose’s nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 1.8 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles north).

Map of Loose © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

What we do, step by step

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon, and we will keep you posted as we go.

  1. First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
  2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
  3. The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
  4. We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.

How to prepare

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Ensure the area is dry

How to get a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

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Related advice

Common questions in Loose

What happens if you find more damage?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

What does bath repair cost?

Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

Can pets and children be at home?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.

Do you cover Loose?

We do. We send a technician to Loose for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.

Can you match an avocado or pink bath?

Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.

Do you need bath repair in Loose?

Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Chips caused by builders
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose

Questions to ask before you book

  • What preparation is included
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Who will actually do the work
  • Whether the price covers travel

How to compare quotes

What we cannot put right

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we repair

  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Acrylic

What your bath is made of matters

Pressed steel

Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Loose

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Loose use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

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