Kent · England
Bath Repair for Rhodes Minnis homes
Our technicians come to Rhodes Minnis for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Chips under the taps
Bath repair in Rhodes Minnis without replacing anything
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Typical jobs include scuffs and scratches in the surface and cracks in an acrylic bath, in pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Rhodes Minnis (CT4)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath repair in Rhodes Minnis
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips under the taps
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Questions to ask before you book
- If travel is included in the price
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if they find more damage
- How your room will be protected
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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, then guarantee it for a year.
Common questions in Rhodes Minnis
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Do you cover Rhodes Minnis?
We do. We send a technician to Rhodes Minnis for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Also in Rhodes Minnis
Rhodes Minnis and the surrounding area
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Customers in Rhodes Minnis get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 56 miles away.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Longage Hill and Green Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Rhodes Minnis include Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Rhodes Minnis
The nearest railway station is Sandling station, about 3.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rhodes Minnis include Tolsford Hill.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
How it 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 few hours. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Ensure the area is dry
How to get a price
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your CT4 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
When we would advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Repairing versus replacing in Rhodes Minnis
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rhodes Minnis
- A fixed quote before booking
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Work done at your home or business
- Everything repaired in place
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What affects the price in Rhodes Minnis
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- What the surface is made of
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Something in shot to show the size
For a price in Rhodes Minnis, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
