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Bath Repair for Southernden homes
Bath repair in Southernden without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Rust spots around the plughole
Bath repair at your home in Southernden
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. We regularly repair acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are hairline or through cracks in acrylic and damage beneath the taps.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Where
- Southernden (TN27)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
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What we are called out for in Southernden
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Most people contact us after spotting something like this:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What to look for in a quote
- How your room will be protected
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long it needs to cure
- If travel is included in the price
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Southernden
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- One price list for the entire UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How it works
You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, depending on the damage, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- 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 mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- 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
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- How much damage there is
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A photo taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
About Southernden
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Southernden, so nothing has to leave your home. Southernden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our jobs stretch from Southernden to London (about 39 miles away).
Our visits in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Southernden: Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Southernden
Southernden’s nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Southernden questions
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Kent.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you cover Southernden?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Southernden and the rest of Kent. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
