Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Martin, Kent
Damaged bath in Martin? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
How we handle bath repair in Martin
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. We regularly repair acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and people most frequently call us about holes from dropped items and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Where
- Martin (CT15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Signs you need bath repair in Martin
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A cracked acrylic bath
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How soon you can use it again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
What affects the price in Martin
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Martin. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A photo taken from further back
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
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.
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow two to three hours for most chips from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- 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 next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
Most clients in Martin get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Nearby places to Martin
Other services in Martin
Martin: your questions answered
Will I be able to see the repair?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do you cover Martin?
We do. Technicians travel to Martin from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Martin, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Where we work around Martin
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Martin to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 66 miles away.
All of CT15 is covered. Whether you live on The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Martin, we cover Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Martin
Our customers here include homes close to The Lantern Inn, Duke of York's Royal Military School and Church of St Augustine. There is a railway station in Martin itself: Martin Mill station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
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.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
