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Bath chip & crack repair in Martin Mill, Kent
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Martin Mill. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Bath repair in Martin Mill without replacing anything
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can normally bathe again the following day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. Typical jobs include chips under the taps and cracks in an acrylic bath, on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Martin Mill (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Martin Mill
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What affects the price in Martin Mill
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Access to the area
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Nearby places to Martin Mill
Other services in Martin Mill
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Common questions in Martin Mill
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Typically. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Clear the area around the damage
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
We price from photos 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, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Martin Mill
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Holes from dropped items
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rust spots around the plughole
Questions to ask before booking
- If travel is included in the price
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the colour is matched
- What preparation is included
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
About Martin Mill
Martin Mill is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 66 miles away.
Jobs in CT15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Station Road, Barley Close and Lucerne Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Martin Mill, we cover Martin (1 mile north-west), East Langdon (1 mile west), West Cliffe (1 mile south), West Langdon (1 mile north-west) and Ringwould (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
Near you in Martin Mill
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Langdon Primary School, Duke of York's Royal Military School and Church of St Augustine. There is a railway station in Martin Mill itself: Martin Mill station. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (3.4 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Martin Mill includes Dover Western Heights.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
