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Bath Repair in Pembles Cross

We travel to Pembles Cross 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
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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Bath repair in Pembles Cross, done in place

A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site. Typical jobs include rusty patches near the plughole and deep scratches in acrylic, on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole
Where
Pembles Cross (TN27)
Region
Kent
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

FAQs for Pembles Cross

Can you match an avocado or pink bath?

Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Do you come to Pembles Cross?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Pembles Cross and the rest of Kent. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Pembles Cross.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Can rust on a bath be repaired?

Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.

Can you repair a hole in a bath?

Often, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Prices start from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

What you get with us

  • A fixed quote before booking
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • Normally one visit, start to finish

See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Work for landlords and builders

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.

The process

From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
  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

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Ask for a price

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’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Get a free quote

Related advice

How to look after the repair

A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:

  • Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
  • Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
  • Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath

Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.

Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.

What affects the price in Pembles Cross

Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:

  • Access to the area
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The size and number of damaged areas

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Send photos for a quote

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Pembles Cross, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

What your bath is made of matters

Cast iron

Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.

Acrylic

Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

Can I fix it myself?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

About Pembles Cross

Pembles Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Jobs in Pembles Cross are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Pembles Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 40 miles away.

We work across the TN27 postcode area. Other places close to Pembles Cross include Potter's Forstal (1 mile south), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Egerton (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).

Around Pembles Cross

In Pembles Cross, that means homes near Church of St James and Egerton Church of England Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (0.5 miles north-west).

Map of Pembles Cross © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common problems we fix in Pembles Cross

Rust normally starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.

Look out for any of the following:

  • A chip where the taps sit
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
  • A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

Choosing a repair company

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