Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Shelvin, Kent
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Shelvin. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Chips caused by builders
Bath repair in Shelvin without replacing anything
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and people most often call us about a chipped rim or side and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- Shelvin (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Shelvin
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Before you book anyone
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the room is protected while they work
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is matched
Also near Shelvin
Also in Shelvin
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- The material, if you know it
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, with your CT4 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Repair or replace in Shelvin?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. If the entire surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Shelvin clients choose us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- A fixed quote before booking
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
How to care for the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Have new chips seen to early
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A steel bath rusted through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Shelvin and nearby
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Shelvin is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our jobs stretch from Shelvin to London (59 miles away).
Jobs in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Shelvin, we cover Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Around Shelvin
We visit homes around Church of St Martin and Coach House Hotel and the streets around them. The closest station to Shelvin is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.9 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
Common questions in Shelvin
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Will the repair last?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
How much does bath repair cost in Shelvin?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your CT4 postcode.
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- 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.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Shelvin
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
