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Bath chip & crack repair in Winterbourne, Kent
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Winterbourne, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
How we handle bath repair in Winterbourne
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We’re often asked to fix impact holes in acrylic and chips under the taps, across whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Winterbourne (ME13)
- County
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
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Your questions about bath repair in Winterbourne
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Winterbourne?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
The entire UK, including all of Kent. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
When can I have a bath again?
Most baths can be used the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.
Do you work in Winterbourne?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Winterbourne. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Winterbourne
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Winterbourne as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Signs you need bath repair in Winterbourne
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Holes from dropped items
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips on the rim or sides
Before you book anyone
- What happens if they find more damage
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Repairing versus replacing in Winterbourne
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Typically it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Winterbourne
- Work done at your home or business
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No need to remove anything
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job generally takes two to three hours for most chips. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many areas need work
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the whole bath
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your ME13 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
What a repair can’t fix
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Winterbourne
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Where we work around Winterbourne
Winterbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 48 miles away.
We cover every part of the ME13 postcode area. If you’re just outside Winterbourne, we cover Hickmans Green (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile south-west), South Street (1 mile west), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north) and Crouch (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Around Winterbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mount Ephraim Gardens, Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School and The Queens Head pub. The nearest railway station is Selling station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. A little further out are Chilham Castle (2.9 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
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