Kent · England
Bath Repair for Oversland homes
Our technicians come to Oversland for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
About our bath repair in Oversland
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. We work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and people most frequently call us about a kit repair that didn’t last and deep scratches in acrylic.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Where
- Oversland (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to look after 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- Access to the area
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
Where we work around Oversland
Oversland is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We visit clients in Oversland and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We work right across the region, from Oversland to London (about 48 miles away).
Jobs in ME13 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Dunkirk Road and South Street, all of which we cover. Other places close to Oversland include Winterbourne (1 mile north-east), South Street (1 mile west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Oversland
Our customers here include homes close to The Sondes Arms, Church of St Peter and St Paul and Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School and the streets around them. Oversland’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 0.6 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.3 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Oversland includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Oversland questions
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
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.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Landlord and trade work in Oversland
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Kent and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Also near Oversland
Also in Oversland
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Should you replace it?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. 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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Oversland. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Oversland
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When to call us in Oversland
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How the room is protected while they work
- Who turns up on the day
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
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