Medway · England
Bath and surface repairs in ME1
Live in ME1? We cover Rochester Riverside, Peters Village and Borstal and the rest of the district, with everything repaired at your home.
Towns and villages in ME1
- Rochester Riverside
- Peters Village
- Borstal
- Burham
- Wouldham
- Scarborough
- Chatham
- Rochester
- Strood
- Chatham Waterfront
- Holborough
- Frindsbury
Repairs we offer in ME1
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Coloured suite to white
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Send us photos of the damage with your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Bath repair across ME1: what to expect
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people contact us are impact holes in acrylic and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- 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.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Pricing in ME1
Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- No need to remove anything
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Same prices wherever you are
Get a quote
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in ME1, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Local landmarks in Rochester Riverside
In Rochester Riverside, that means homes near St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School, Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf and The Eagle Tavern, among other places. You’ll also find The Paddock (0.8 miles south-east), St Michael the Archangel Church (0.9 miles south-east), Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east). Rochester Riverside has its own railway station: Rochester station. Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rochester Riverside include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Places of worship nearby include Church of St Nicholas (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (under half a mile north-west)
How the damage happens
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until it cracks.
Customers typically contact us about:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in ME1 use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
ME1: your questions answered
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Often, 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?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
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