Kent · England
Bath Repair for South Alkham homes
Our technicians come to South Alkham for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A steel bath rusted through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in South Alkham
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About our bath repair in South Alkham
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are scuffs and scratches in the surface and chips under the taps.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Where
- South Alkham (CT15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
South Alkham questions
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed quote. There’s no obligation to book.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Often, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Kent.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
South Alkham and the surrounding area
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in 922 places in Kent. We work right across the region, from South Alkham to London (about 62 miles away).
Every address in CT15 is covered. Streets in the area include Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to South Alkham include Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near South Alkham
Around South Alkham, we work in homes near Sladden Wood and Church of St Anthony the Martyr. The closest station to South Alkham is Kearsney station, about 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near South Alkham include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in South Alkham as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Have new chips seen to early
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone pictures are fine. Ensure they show:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A picture taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
If you’re in South Alkham and want a price, 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.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Do you need bath repair in South Alkham?
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
The things customers generally mention when they call are:
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Damage beneath the taps
- A cracked acrylic bath
Before you book anyone
- How your room will be protected
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What prep work is covered
- If travel is included in the price
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in South Alkham
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one usually means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in one visit. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why South Alkham customers choose us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Work done at your home or business
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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