Kent · England
Bath Repair for New Romney homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in New Romney, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chipped rim or side
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any details about the material
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
About our bath repair in New Romney
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people contact us are chips along the edge of the bath and damage beneath the taps.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in New Romney and across Kent.
- Location
- New Romney (TN28)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near New Romney
What else we do in New Romney
New Romney questions
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, 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, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in New Romney use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
New Romney and the surrounding area
New Romney is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Clients in New Romney get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. New Romney is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 57 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: TN28. Whether you live on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Main roads around New Romney include the A259 and B2071, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover include Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile east), Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north-east) and Old Romney (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Near you in New Romney
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ship Hotel, Church of St Nicholas and St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy, among other places. Also close by are The Marsh Academy (less than half a mile east), The Marsh Academy (within half a mile east) and Romney Warren Country Park (1 mile north-east). A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (3 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.1 miles west). The countryside around New Romney includes Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
Repair or replace in New Romney?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Usually it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in New Romney
- No extra charge for your area
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
When a repair isn’t the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in New Romney
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
What we’re called out for in New Romney
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
The things customers usually mention when they call are:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Chips caused by builders
Questions to ask before booking
- Who will actually do the work
- How the room is protected while they work
- If travel is included in the price
- How to look after the finish
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
