Medway · England
Bath Repair in Lower Bush
Our technicians come to Lower Bush for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A cracked acrylic bath
How we handle bath repair in Lower Bush
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Our technicians work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are impact holes in acrylic and cracks in an acrylic bath.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Lower Bush (ME2)
- County
- Medway
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What the surface is made of
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
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. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A photo taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lower Bush
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lower Bush use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Nearby places to Lower Bush
Other services in Lower Bush
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Our work in Lower Bush
Lower Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Whether you are in the middle of Lower Bush or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Lower Bush is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. We work right across the region, from Lower Bush to London (24 miles away).
Every address in ME2 is within our area. We also cover the places around Lower Bush: Upper Bush (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Around Lower Bush
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Michael and All Angels, Strood Academy and Rede Common, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cuxton station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.8 miles east) and French Hospital (3 miles east). Open spaces near Lower Bush include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lower Bush
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Common questions in Lower Bush
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Lower Bush.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes a few hours in most cases. The room is left tidy.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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