Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Oldbury, Kent
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Oldbury, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Common problems we fix in Oldbury
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Comparing quotes
- How your room will be protected
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How soon you can use it again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Bath repair in Oldbury, done in place
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the following day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. Whether it’s rust spots around the plughole and cracks in an acrylic bath, we can typically put it right, on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel alike.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Oldbury (TN15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Oldbury
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no obligation to book.
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
We price from pictures so you do not 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.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the following day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
Repairing versus replacing in Oldbury
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Oldbury
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- No extra charge for your area
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Oldbury
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Also in Oldbury
When we would advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
About Oldbury
Oldbury is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area. From Oldbury Lane, Spring Lane and Sevenoaks Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Oldbury, we cover Ightham (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (1 mile west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east) and Stone Street (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Around Oldbury
Around Oldbury, we work in homes near Wrotham School, Church of St Peter and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, among other places. Also close by are The Old House (within half a mile south) and Ightham Primary School (under half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles east) and Ightham Court (0.8 miles north-east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
