Bath and surface repairs in ME20

Our bath repair service in ME20

Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. We work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are snagging damage from a refit and a chip where the taps sit.

There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to two to three hours for most chips, including clearing up.

1. We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
3. The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
4. We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.

Cost

Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

Why choose Surface Doctor

• Same prices wherever you are
• One visit for most repairs
• Everything repaired in place
• A year’s guarantee on all work

Getting a price

We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.

Near you in Ditton

Around Ditton, we work in homes near Ditton Quarry, Ditton Infant School and Aylesford School. Nearby too are St Peter's Church (within half a mile west), The Malling School (1 mile west) and Kentish Quarryman pub (within half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Ditton includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:

• Where the damage is and how we get to it
• How hard the colour is to match
• What the surface is made of
• What kind of damage it is

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.

Send pictures for a quote

When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

• Your postcode, so we can check dates
• Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
• A clear, close picture of the problem area
• Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

How to care for the repair

Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:

• Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
• Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
• Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
• Give the bath a quick rinse after use

Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.

Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Remove it before the repair.