Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ratling, Kent
Fixed-price bath repair in Ratling and the surrounding area, typically in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow a few hours, depending on the damage, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Bath repair in Ratling, done in place
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Typical jobs include damage beneath the taps and a chipped rim or side, across pressed steel enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Ratling (CT3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Ratling
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We visit homes and businesses in Ratling and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Ratling is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our jobs stretch from Ratling to London (59 miles away).
Every address in CT3 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also travel to Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Ratling
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Peter. Ratling’s nearest station is Adisham station, about 0.5 miles north-west. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
What affects the price in Ratling
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The type of damage
- How many areas need work
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Can I fix it myself?
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.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Your questions about bath repair in Ratling
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you come to Ratling?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Ratling. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What areas do you cover?
The entire UK, including all of Kent. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Should you replace it?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why us?
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Kent and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Signs you need bath repair in Ratling
A cracked acrylic bath usually wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A chip where the taps sit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A cracked acrylic bath
What your quote should include
- Aftercare advice
- How long it needs to cure
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What prep work is covered
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.
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