Kent · England

Bath Repair in Uplees

Bath repair for Uplees, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Impact holes in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Uplees

Bath repair in Uplees without replacing anything

Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. If you are dealing with damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and holes from dropped items, we can typically put it right.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)
Location
Uplees (ME13)
Region
Kent
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What bath repair costs

Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The type of damage
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.

Quotes from your photos

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

When to call us in Uplees

Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.

Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Chips along the edge of the bath
  • A hole punched through by something heavy

What your quote should include

  • How soon you can use it again
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

10 questions to ask before you book

Landlord and trade work in Uplees

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Repair or replace in Uplees?

Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why us?

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Same prices wherever you are

Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.

How the visit works

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take two to three hours for most chips, and we will keep you posted as we go.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.

How to prepare

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Get a quote

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

DIY repairs versus a professional job

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

About Uplees

Uplees is about 2 miles north of Faversham, in Kent. Our technicians come to clients in Uplees and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Uplees is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our jobs stretch from Uplees to London (43 miles away).

Our repair technicians cover all of ME13 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Oare (1 mile south-east), Four Oaks (2 miles south-west), Davington (2 miles south), The Brents (2 miles south-east) and Deerton Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north-west).

What’s near Uplees

Our clients here include homes close to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Three Mariners Inn and Oare Marshes. Uplees’s nearest station is Faversham station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.9 miles south-west).

Map of Uplees © OpenStreetMap contributors

When we would advise against a repair

We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
  • A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
  • A steel bath rusted through

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

  • Cast iron enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Acrylic
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths

Your questions about bath repair in Uplees

Will the price change on the day?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Do you cover the whole of Kent?

We work UK-wide, and that includes Uplees. Prices don’t change with location.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

How long before I can use the bath?

Usually the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Do you work in Uplees?

We do. We send a technician to Uplees for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Aftercare tips

To keep it looking its best:

  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • Have new chips seen to early
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • Rinse it down after each bath

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.

Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.

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