Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Swanscombe, Kent
Damaged bath in Swanscombe? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
About our bath repair in Swanscombe
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. We are frequently asked to fix damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and chips on the rim or sides, on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Swanscombe and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Swanscombe (DA9, DA10)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Covering Swanscombe
Swanscombe is about 3 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Across the DA9 area, we carry out the work at your property. Swanscombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Jobs in DA9 and DA10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include London Road, Craylands Square and High Street, all of which we cover. You will find Swanscombe on the A206 and A226, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Greenhithe (1 mile north-west), Stone (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile south), West Thurrock (2 miles north) and Darenth (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles south-east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (13 miles south).
Around Swanscombe
We visit homes around Church of St Mary, Knockhall Primary School and Castle Hill Park, among other places. Nearby too are The Ebbsfleet Academy (1 mile south-east) and The Pier Hotel (0.5 miles north-west). The closest station to Swanscombe is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 0.5 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Stone Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Bluewater (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Swanscombe include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
Swanscombe: your questions answered
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send photos.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
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What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Swanscombe use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes two to three hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material and finish
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send photos for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Repairing versus replacing in Swanscombe
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why us?
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One price list for the entire UK
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
What we’re called out for in Swanscombe
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips caused by builders
Before you book anyone
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How changes to the job are handled
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
