Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Marley, Kent
We travel to Marley for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage beneath the taps
Bath repair in Marley without replacing anything
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. We are frequently asked to fix scratches you can feel with a fingernail and impact holes in acrylic, on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Location
- Marley (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Related advice
Repairing versus replacing in Marley
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Marley
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Nearby places to Marley
Other services in Marley
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Our work in Marley
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Clients in Marley get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We work right across the region, from Marley to London (57 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: CT4. Jobs here include addresses on Marley Lane and Covet Lane. Other places close to Marley include Kingston (1 mile north-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Out Elmstead (1 mile east), Barham (1 mile east) and Derringstone (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Marley
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Black Robin Public House, Church of St Giles and Barham Church of England Primary School. Marley’s nearest station is Snowdown station, about 3.5 miles east. Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Any details about the material
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A picture taken from further back
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Marley
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Marley as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Questions from Marley
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
What areas do you cover?
The entire UK, including all of Kent. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
When to call us in Marley
Rust usually starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Customers generally contact us about:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Questions to ask before you book
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How the room is protected while they work
- How to look after the finish
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
