Kent · England
Bath Repair in Platt
Damaged bath in Platt? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips under the taps
Bath repair at your home in Platt
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. Whether it’s cracks in an acrylic bath and a chip where the taps sit, we can normally put it right, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding alike.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Area
- Platt (TN15)
- County
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
If you manage property in Platt, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
FAQs for Platt
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Platt?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Common problems we fix in Platt
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips caused by builders
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- What preparation is included
- Who will actually do the work
- When it can be used again
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
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 photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Send photos for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A picture taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any details about the material
For a price in Platt, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Platt
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Where we work around Platt
Platt is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We visit clients in Platt and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Platt is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
All of TN15 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on St Mary's Close, Grange Road and Platt Common or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Platt: Comp (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile west), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east) and Basted (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
What’s near Platt
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wrotham School, The Blue Anchor pub and Wrotham School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Church of St Mary (within half a mile south-west) and Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (under half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles west. A little further out are Ightham Court (1.8 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (less than half a mile south-east).
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Have new chips seen to early
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the next day.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know about parking or access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
Most clients in Platt get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Repair or replace in Platt?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Platt
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- One visit for most repairs
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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What else we do in Platt
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
