Kent · England
Bath Repair for Platt's Heath homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Platt's Heath, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Bath repair in Platt's Heath, done in place
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place. We work on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and people most often call us about hairline or through cracks in acrylic and deep scratches in acrylic.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Platt's Heath (ME17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Platt's Heath
Rust normally starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Look out for any of the following:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A cracked acrylic bath
Before booking anyone
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What preparation is included
- Who turns up on the day
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
There’s nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.
Repairing versus replacing in Platt's Heath
Replacing a fitted bath normally means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Platt's Heath. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- One price list for the whole UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Platt's Heath. The price depends on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Make sure they show:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Details of any past repairs
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Platt's Heath, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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 is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a few hours from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Your questions about bath repair in Platt's Heath
Do you cover Platt's Heath?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Platt's Heath from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Typically, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
How much does bath repair cost in Platt's Heath?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
The entire UK, including all of Kent. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll offer you dates.
What a repair cannot fix
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Platt's Heath and nearby
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in the ME17 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Platt's Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our jobs stretch from Platt's Heath to London (about 39 miles away).
Jobs in ME17 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Near you in Platt's Heath
We visit homes around Kiln Wood, Wishful Thinker pub and Church of St Nicholas, among other places. You’ll also find The Lenham School (1.4 miles north-east) and Platts Heath Primary School (under half a mile south-east). The closest station to Platt's Heath is Lenham station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
Towns and villages near Platt's Heath
What else we do in Platt's Heath
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
