Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Nettlestead, Kent
Problem with your bath in Nettlestead? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chipped rim or side
How we handle bath repair in Nettlestead
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the day after. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. Whether it’s a hole punched through by something heavy and a kit repair that didn’t last, we can usually put it right.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Nettlestead (ME18)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Landlords, agents and businesses in Nettlestead
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Kent and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours, depending on the damage. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to care for it.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Make sure the area is dry
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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.
Your questions about bath repair in Nettlestead
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
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.
How much does bath repair cost in Nettlestead?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your ME18 postcode.
Do you cover Nettlestead?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Nettlestead from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Nearby places to Nettlestead
Also in Nettlestead
Our work in Nettlestead
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Nettlestead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
All of ME18 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent. Nearby, we also work in Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Around Nettlestead
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Mary's Church, Wateringbury Church of England Primary School and The Railway pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in Nettlestead itself: Wateringbury station. Well-known places in the area include Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
Why repair rather than replace?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Typically it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why us?
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colour-matched on site
- Everything repaired in place
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
