Kent · England
Bath and surface repairs in TN4
Based in TN4? We cover Southborough, Rusthall and Royal Tunbridge Wells and every street in between, repairing in place.
Areas within TN4
Services in TN4
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Worktop repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Sink & basin repair
- Tile repair
- All services
Send us photos of the damage with your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Bath repair at your home in TN4
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles aren’t touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are holes from dropped items and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the work takes two to three hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- 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 apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Prices in TN4
Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Colour-matched on site
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Local landmarks in Southborough
Our customers here include homes close to Christ Church, St Gregory's Catholic School and Flying Dutchman pub and the streets around them. You’ll also find Southborough CofE Primary School (under half a mile south-west), Barnett's Wood (0.9 miles east) and St Gregory's Catholic School (0.5 miles south). Southborough’s nearest station is High Brooms station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Tonbridge Castle (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
Landlords, agents and businesses in TN4
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
What affects the price in TN4
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Access to the area
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
FAQs for TN4
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
