Kent · England
Bath chip & crack repair in West Hougham, Kent
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in West Hougham, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A chip where the taps sit
What affects the price in West Hougham
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Send photos for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the whole bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
How we handle bath repair in West Hougham
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. If you’re dealing with an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and snagging damage from a refit, we can usually put it right, on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic alike.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- West Hougham (CT15)
- County
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in West Hougham
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for West Hougham. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- Everything repaired in place
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 frequently lifts.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Nearby places to West Hougham
What else we do in West Hougham
West Hougham and nearby
West Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. Anywhere in CT15, we carry out the work at your property. West Hougham is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 63 miles away.
Jobs in CT15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From The Street, Lady Garne Road and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to West Hougham include Satmar (1 mile south-west), Church Hougham (1 mile east), South Alkham (1 mile north-west), Capel-le-Ferne (1 mile south-west) and Alkham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
Landmarks near West Hougham
Our customers here include homes close to Astor College for the Arts, Capel-le-Ferne Primary School and St Mary's Church. The nearest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crabble Corn Mill (2.7 miles north-east) and Buckland Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around West Hougham includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Landlords, agents and businesses in West Hougham
For anyone letting property in or around West Hougham, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Common questions in West Hougham
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Generally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Typically within a day, depending on the repair.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a few hours, depending on the damage from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
What a repair can’t fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in West Hougham
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
