Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Swanley, Kent
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Swanley and across Kent. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Bath repair in Swanley, done in place
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, usually in a single visit. We work on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people contact us are rust by the waste and overflow and a hole punched through by something heavy.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Swanley (BR8)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Swanley
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your pictures
You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
If you are in Swanley and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Should you replace it?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. If the entire surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why book with us
- No need to remove anything
- One visit for most repairs
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common questions in Swanley
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Swanley?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your BR8 postcode.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Also in Swanley
Common problems we fix in Swanley
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A chipped rim or side
- Rust spots around the plughole
Comparing quotes
- What protection goes down before work starts
- When it can be used again
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Covering Swanley
Swanley is about 3 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Anywhere in BR8, we come to you. Our technicians cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
All of BR8 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on London Road, Station Road and High Street and the roads around them. Swanley sits on or near the A20 and B258, which makes travel easy. Close by, we cover Crockenhill (1 mile south-west), Kevington (2 miles south-west), Derry Downs (3 miles west), St Mary Cray (3 miles west) and St Paul's Cray (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Swanley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Orchards Academy, St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School and St Mary the Virgin and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Swanley itself: Swanley station. Further afield, we also cover the area around London Borough of Bromley Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are The Warren and Summer Hill.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
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.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
What happens on the day
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Swanley
For anyone letting property in or around Swanley, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
