Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Shorne, Kent
Bath repair across Shorne and nearby, typically in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Bath repair in Shorne, done in place
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. We work on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and cast iron enamel, and people most often call us about holes from dropped items and chips on the rim or sides.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Where
- Shorne (DA12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
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.
Shorne questions
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
How much does bath repair cost in Shorne?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Common problems we fix in Shorne
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Customers normally contact us about:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Questions to ask before you book
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How long it needs to cure
- Who will actually do the work
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
When we’d advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shorne
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why us?
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No extra charge for your area
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How the visit works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, tidy-up included.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, usually by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
What affects the price in Shorne
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
- The colour and finish to match
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally 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
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Natural light rather than flash
For a price in Shorne, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Where we work around Shorne
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We travel to clients in Shorne, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our repair technicians cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the DA12 postcode area and the streets around it. You will find streets such as The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green. We also cover the places around Shorne: Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Shorne
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Thamesview School, Shorne Woods Country Park and Church of St Peter and St Paul. Also close by are Shorne Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-east) and The Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile south). Shorne’s nearest station is Higham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Nearby places to Shorne
What else we do in Shorne
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
