Kent · England
Bath Repair in Upper Hardres
We travel to Upper Hardres for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Bath repair in Upper Hardres without replacing anything
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. Common call-outs are for a cracked acrylic bath and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, in acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Upper Hardres (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Upper Hardres
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Nearby places to Upper Hardres
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Upper Hardres and nearby
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We travel to customers in Upper Hardres and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Upper Hardres is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 54 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the CT4 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Around Upper Hardres
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Peter and St Paul and The Duck pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 3.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: 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. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why Upper Hardres clients choose us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No extra charge for your area
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common problems we fix in Upper Hardres
Rust normally starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Customers generally contact us about:
- Chips caused by builders
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What your quote should include
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
How it works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, including clearing up.
- 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.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Upper Hardres, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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