Kent · England
Bath Repair in Snargate
Our technicians come to Snargate for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Bath repair in Snargate, done in place
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’s level with the surrounding surface. If you are dealing with rusty patches near the plughole and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can help.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Snargate (TN29)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Snargate
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Snargate
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One price list for the whole UK
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Store metal items away from the bath
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Where we work around Snargate
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Snargate to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Snargate to London (about 52 miles away).
We work across TN29. You’ll find streets such as Short Lane and Snargate Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
Near you in Snargate
In Snargate, that means homes near Red Lion pub and Church of St Dunstan and the streets around them. The closest station to Snargate is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Snargate includes Orlestone Forest.
What else we do in Snargate
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Snargate. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Point us to the nearest place to park
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 we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Snargate questions
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Snargate?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TN29 postcode.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Typically. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What a repair can’t fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Landlord and trade work in Snargate
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
If you manage property in Snargate, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
