Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Stanford, Kent
Damaged bath in Stanford? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Bath repair at your home in Stanford
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are cracks in an acrylic bath and damage beneath the taps.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Stanford (TN25)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
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 can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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 we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- How many areas need work
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
You don’t 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.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Stanford
Rust generally starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips caused by builders
Questions to ask before booking
- How to care for the finish
- Who will actually do the work
- How changes to the job are handled
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Stanford questions
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: 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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why us?
- No need to remove anything
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we cannot put right
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Stanford
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
About Stanford
Stanford is about 3 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. From the centre of Stanford to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Stanford to London (56 miles away).
We work across TN25. Local streets include Stone Street and Kennett Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Postling (1 mile north-east), Sellindge (2 miles west), Moorstock (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-east) and Woodland (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Stanford
Around Stanford, we work in homes near All Saints Church, Sandling Park and Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, among other places. Stanford has its own railway station: Westenhanger station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Hythe Museum (2.9 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Open spaces near Stanford include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
