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Bath Repair for Old Hawkinge homes

Bath repair across Old Hawkinge and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
  • Chips on the rim or sides
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Old Hawkinge homes

About our bath repair in Old Hawkinge

We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. Whether it’s a cracked acrylic bath and damage beneath the taps, we can help.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair
Area
Old Hawkinge (CT18)
Region
Kent
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Why repair rather than replace?

A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

What you get with us

  • One visit for most repairs
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Honest limits

It helps to know what we cannot do:

  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

What we work on

  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Acrylic
  • Roll-top & freestanding

When to call us in Old Hawkinge

Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Chips caused by builders
  • A chipped rim or side
  • A kit repair that didn’t last

Comparing quotes

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

10 questions to ask before booking

DIY kit or professional repair?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • How much damage there is
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The type of damage

The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

Getting a price from photos

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • One picture of the entire bath
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Details of any past repairs

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

About Old Hawkinge

Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Old Hawkinge is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Old Hawkinge to London (about 61 miles away).

Jobs in CT18 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Standen Lane and Church Hill or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).

Around Old Hawkinge

In Old Hawkinge, that means homes near East Cliff and Warren Country Park, White Horse pub and Church of St Michael. Nearby too are Hawkinge Primary School (0.8 miles west) and Turner Free School (2.3 miles south-west). The closest station to Old Hawkinge is Folkestone Central station, about 2.3 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Old Hawkinge include Sugar Loaf Hill.

Map of Old Hawkinge © OpenStreetMap contributors

Old Hawkinge questions

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Will I be able to see the repair?

On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.

What happens next?

You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

What information do you need?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.

Will the price change on the day?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Can you redo an old repair?

Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

Different materials, different repairs

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

Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.

How to care for the repair

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
  • Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
  • Have new chips seen to early
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.

A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.

What we do, step by step

We begin by going over the job with you. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Open a window if you can

Getting a price

Upload a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Old Hawkinge, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Send photos for a quote

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