Medway · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Lordswood, Medway
Bath repair in Lordswood without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
About our bath repair in Lordswood
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. 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 scratches you can feel with a fingernail and rust spots around the plughole, across cast iron enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Lordswood (ME5, ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one typically means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lordswood
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
When to call us in Lordswood
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Look out for any of the following:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A cracked acrylic bath
Questions to ask before you book
- How the room is protected while they work
- How long it needs to cure
- How the colour is matched
- What prep work is covered
Lordswood: your questions answered
Do you come to Lordswood?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Lordswood and the rest of Medway. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Medway.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Lordswood and the surrounding area
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. Jobs in Lordswood are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Lordswood is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 30 miles away.
Jobs in ME5 and ME7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). Lordswood is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway.
Around Lordswood
Around Lordswood, we work in homes near St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, St David's Church and Walderslade Girls' School, among other places. You’ll also find Greenacre Academy (1.3 miles north-west), The Harrow pub (0.9 miles east) and South Wood (1.2 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Chatham station, roughly 3.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). Open spaces near Lordswood include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Lordswood, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Towns and villages near Lordswood
What else we do in Lordswood
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
