Kent · England
Bath Repair for Palmarsh homes
We travel to Palmarsh for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Holes from dropped items
What affects the price in Palmarsh
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- How much damage there is
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many items we do on one visit
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the whole bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your CT21 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Bath repair in Palmarsh, done in place
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place. We’re often asked to fix scratches you can feel with a fingernail and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Palmarsh (CT21)
- County
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Ensure the area is dry
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
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.
What we are called out for in Palmarsh
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A chipped rim or side
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Comparing quotes
- What prep work is covered
- How changes to the job are handled
- What aftercare is recommended
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Repairing versus replacing in Palmarsh
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Palmarsh
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Palmarsh and nearby
Palmarsh is about 2 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Palmarsh is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 58 miles away.
We work across the CT21 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Nickolls Road, Blackman Road and Burmarsh Road. Neighbouring places we cover include West Hythe (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north), Lympne (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile north-west) and Hythe (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Palmarsh
Our clients here include homes close to Palmarsh Primary School, Brockhill Country Park and Holy Cross. The nearest railway station is Sandling station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Hythe Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lympne Castle (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Your questions about bath repair in Palmarsh
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Do you come to Palmarsh?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Palmarsh. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, typically with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Have new chips seen to early
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
