Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Pett Bottom, Kent
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Pett Bottom. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips caused by builders
How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
There’s nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
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.
Bath repair in Pett Bottom, done in place
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in a single visit. We work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about a chip where the taps sit and rust spots around the plughole.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Where
- Pett Bottom (CT4)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
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, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Pett Bottom. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
We price from photos 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, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
FAQs for Pett Bottom
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Pett Bottom and the surrounding area
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. From the centre of Pett Bottom to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Pett Bottom is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 55 miles away.
Our visits in CT4 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Pett Bottom Road and School Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Pett Bottom: Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Pett Bottom
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Duck pub, Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys and Church of St Mary. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
Nearby places to Pett Bottom
What else we do in Pett Bottom
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
What we’re called out for in Pett Bottom
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rust spots around the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find more damage
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Aftercare advice
The process
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow a morning or an afternoon, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
