Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Tovil, Kent
Bath repair in Tovil without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
About our bath repair in Tovil
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and people most often call us about an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and deep scratches in acrylic.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Tovil (ME16, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Have new chips seen to early
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tovil
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we’re there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon in most cases. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in Tovil
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Our bath repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why Tovil clients choose us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Work done at your home or business
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Tovil: your questions answered
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Do you work in Tovil?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Tovil and the rest of Kent. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Signs you need bath repair in Tovil
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Damage beneath the taps
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Holes from dropped items
Comparing quotes
- If travel is included in the price
- How changes to the job are handled
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- When it can be used again
Covering Tovil
Tovil is about 1 mile west of Maidstone, in Kent. Clients in Tovil get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 31 miles away.
Jobs in ME16 and ME15 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Tovil Road, Wharf Road and Bower Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Maidstone (1 mile east), Foley Park (2 miles north-east), Penenden Heath (2 miles north-east), Shepway (2 miles south-east) and Ringlestone (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Tovil
We visit homes around St Michael and All Angels Church, Oakwood Park Grammar School and River Len LNR and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Archbishop Courtenay Primary School (under half a mile east), St Augustine Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and The White Horse Public House (0.7 miles north). The nearest railway station is Maidstone West station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Kent Fire Brigade Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Allington Castle (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
