Kent · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Wissenden, Kent

Bath repair for Wissenden, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage beneath the taps
  • A cracked acrylic bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Wissenden homes

How the visit works

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It usually takes two to three hours for most chips, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

How to get a price

For most jobs, pictures 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.

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How we handle bath repair in Wissenden

We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can normally use the bath the following day. Whether it’s an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and a chipped rim or side, we can help.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Area
Wissenden (TN26)
Region
Kent
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

Different materials, different repairs

Cast iron

Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

For landlords and businesses

Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Repair or replace in Wissenden?

Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why Wissenden customers choose us

  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • No need to remove anything
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

When we’d advise against a repair

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:

  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
  • A steel bath rusted through
  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed

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

Materials we work on in Wissenden

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

FAQs for Wissenden

Are you accredited?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

What areas do you cover?

Everywhere in the UK, Wissenden included. Travel is included in the price.

How much does bath repair cost in Wissenden?

Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Will I be able to see the repair?

We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Are there extra charges for Wissenden?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Keeping it looking good

To keep it looking its best:

  • Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted

Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.

A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Wissenden. The price reflects:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • The material
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Getting a price from pictures

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • Any details about the material
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Wissenden and nearby

Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in TN26, a technician comes to you. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 43 miles away.

Jobs in TN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).

What’s near Wissenden

Around Wissenden, we work in homes near Bethersden Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).

Map of Wissenden © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common problems we fix in Wissenden

Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

  • Chips caused by builders
  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Impact holes in acrylic

What your quote should include

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show

Choosing a repair company

CHAS accredited contractor and Constructionline logos SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile logos

About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.

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