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Bath Repair for Rolvenden homes

Bath repair in Rolvenden without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
  • A kit repair that didn’t last
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Rolvenden

About Rolvenden

Rolvenden is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Rolvenden or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Rolvenden is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Rolvenden to London (about 44 miles away).

We cover every part of TN17 and the streets around it. From High Street, Sparkeswood Avenue and Glebe Field or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover West Cross (1 mile west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (2 miles north) and East End (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).

Landmarks near Rolvenden

Around Rolvenden, we work in homes near The Star Public House, Rolvenden Primary School and Parish Church of St Mary, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (within half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north).

Map of Rolvenden © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we handle bath repair in Rolvenden

A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and people most often call us about snagging damage from a refit and a chipped rim or side.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.

Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after
Area
Rolvenden (TN17)
Region
Kent
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

For landlords and businesses

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Kent and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

When we’d advise against a repair

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Acrylic

What happens on the day

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips.

  1. We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
  2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.

How to prepare

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Ask for a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The material
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Send pictures for a quote

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Where you are, by postcode

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Aftercare tips

It’s all simple stuff:

  • Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
  • Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early

Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.

Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

FAQs for Rolvenden

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.

Is a bath repair permanent?

Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.

Can you repair a hole in a bath?

Typically. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.

Can you match an avocado or pink bath?

Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.

Can you quote from photos?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why book with us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Fixed prices from your pictures

See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Different materials, different repairs

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.

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