Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Lydd-on-Sea, Kent
Problem with your bath in Lydd-on-Sea? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple:
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
How we handle bath repair in Lydd-on-Sea
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. If you’re dealing with holes from dropped items and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Lydd-on-Sea (TN29, TN28)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Lydd-on-Sea
What else we do in Lydd-on-Sea
Covering Lydd-on-Sea
Lydd-on-Sea is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We visit clients in Lydd-on-Sea and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our jobs stretch from Lydd-on-Sea to London (60 miles away).
Our visits in TN29 and TN28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Taylor Road, Lade Fort Crescent and Williamson Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Greatstone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Dungeness (2 miles south), Littlestone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Lydd (2 miles west) and New Romney (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (15 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Around Lydd-on-Sea
Around Lydd-on-Sea, we work in homes near Greatstone Primary School and St Peter's. Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (4.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
What we’re called out for in Lydd-on-Sea
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
People generally call us after spotting one of these:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
Before you book anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How to look after the finish
- How the room is protected while they work
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
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 will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
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 is what we repair.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
What affects the price in Lydd-on-Sea
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The colour and finish to match
- The type of damage
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
- A photo taken from further back
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Repair or replace in Lydd-on-Sea?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the entire surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lydd-on-Sea
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One price list for the whole UK
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll 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, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Questions from Lydd-on-Sea
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
What happens after I send photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
