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Bath chip & crack repair in Sevenoaks, Kent
Bath repair in and around Sevenoaks: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
How we handle bath repair in Sevenoaks
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can generally use the bath the following day. Whether it’s an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and damage beneath the taps, we can help, whatever the material.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
What we can’t put right
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
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.
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Your questions about bath repair in Sevenoaks
When can I have a bath again?
Generally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
What areas do you cover?
All of Kent, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Can tenants book a repair?
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.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Where we work around Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Sevenoaks to London (19 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of the TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN8 postcode area. Streets in the area include London Road, High Street and Church Road, and we cover them all. With the A21 and A25 close by, Sevenoaks is easy for our technicians to reach. Other places close to Sevenoaks include Riverhead (1 mile west), Kippington (1 mile south), Dunton Green (1 mile north-west), Bessels Green (1 mile west) and Chipstead (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Sevenoaks sees plenty of our work.
Local landmarks in Sevenoaks
Typical jobs here are in homes near New Beacon School, The Rifleman pub and Knole Academy and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St John the Baptist (less than half a mile east), Montreal Park (0.8 miles west) and Sevenoaks Primary School (under half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Sevenoaks itself: Sevenoaks station. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sevenoaks include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Repair or replace in Sevenoaks?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Store metal items away from the bath
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
Nearby places to Sevenoaks
What else we do in Sevenoaks
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Sevenoaks. The price depends on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The size and number of damaged areas
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Any details about the material
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the entire bath
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
