Kent · England
Bath and surface repairs in CT9
Based in CT9? We cover Margate, Northdown and Cliftonville and every street in between, repairing in place.
Areas within CT9
Services in CT9
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Tile repair
- uPVC window & door repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Worktop repair
- Sink & basin repair
- Every service
Send a photo and your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
Nearby postcode districts
Elsewhere in Kent
Every town in Kent
Areas we cover
Bath repair across CT9: what to expect
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Common call-outs are for snagging damage from a refit and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, in acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow two to three hours for most chips, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Prices in CT9
Prices start from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why book with us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One visit for most repairs
Getting a price
Most customers in CT9 get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Landmarks near Margate
Around Margate, we work in homes near Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Salmestone Primary School and Hartsdown Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Margate station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Margate West (1.5 miles west) and Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Margate includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Repair or replace?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you.
Questions to ask before booking
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- If travel is included in the price
How the damage happens
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Chips under the taps
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
FAQs for CT9
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically within a day, depending on the repair.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Do you cover CT9?
We do. We send a technician to CT9 for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
