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Bath chip & crack repair in Perry, Kent

We travel to Perry for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips under the taps
  • A kit repair that didn’t last
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Perry

How we handle bath repair in Perry

Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Perry as everywhere else we work.

Where
Perry (CT3)
Region
Kent
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)

FAQs for Perry

Do you come to Perry?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Perry. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can you quote from photos?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Can you redo an old repair?

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

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

What information do you need?

Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.

How long does the repair take to cure?

Normally the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

How the visit works

Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
  2. We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
  5. We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the next day.

How to prepare

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

How to get a price

Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Perry, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The material
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

How to get a fixed price

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • A picture taken from further back

You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

How to care for the repair

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
  • Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas

In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.

Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.

When we’d advise against a repair

Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:

  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in Perry

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

Different materials, different repairs

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Cast iron

Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

Do you need bath repair in Perry?

A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • Holes from dropped items

What to look for in a quote

  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether they match the colour on site

Our hiring checklist

Landlord and trade work in Perry

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

About Perry

Perry is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Perry is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Perry to London (59 miles away).

Our visits in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Walmestone Road and Perry Lane. If you are just outside Perry, we cover Nash (1 mile east), Shatterling (1 mile south), Hoaden (1 mile east), Elmstone (1 mile north) and Broomhill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Perry

Typical jobs here are in homes near Elmstone Church and Preston Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Adisham station, about 3.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.

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