Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Strood, Kent
Bath repair in Strood without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Signs you need bath repair in Strood
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A chip where the taps sit
What your quote should include
- What aftercare is recommended
- How changes to the job are handled
- What prep work is covered
- Whether they match the colour on site
Bath repair in Strood, done in place
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the next day. Typical jobs include a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and cracks in an acrylic bath, across roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and cast iron enamel.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Strood (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Strood
What else we do in Strood
When a repair isn’t the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Strood as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, usually by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim usually crack when it comes out, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Strood
- A fixed quote before you book
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Common questions in Strood
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
How much does bath repair cost in Strood?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
About Strood
Strood is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Jobs in Strood are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Strood is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 44 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of the TN17 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Rolvenden Hill and Tenterden Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Strood: Rolvenden (1 mile south-west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south), West Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles north) and Broad Tenterden (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (11 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north) and Kennington (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Strood
Our customers here include homes close to Turners Field, Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre and Rolvenden Primary School. Well-known places in the area include The C.M Booth Collection (1 mile south-west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north-west).
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
What affects the price in Strood
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Strood. What changes the price is:
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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