Greater London · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Kennington, Greater London
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Kennington, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots where the enamel has gone
- Scratches and burns
Bath repair in Kennington without replacing anything
Most baths can be used again the next day. We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. Our technicians work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are chips from dropped bottles, tiles or tools and scratches and burns.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee. Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
- Area
- Kennington (SW8, SW1P, SE11)
- County
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 22 October 2026
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Signs you need bath repair in Kennington
Nearly all the chips we see comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows. Acrylic baths crack when they flex, usually near the taps or the waste.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Cracks and holes in acrylic baths
- Rust spots where the enamel has gone
- Scratches and burns
- Damage caused while the bathroom was being fitted
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How the room is protected while we work
- Aftercare advice
- How soon you can use it again
FAQs for Kennington
Can landlords and businesses in Kennington book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for landlords, agents, builders, hotels and homeowners in Kennington and across Greater London.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do you protect the room?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking before we start, and tidy up when we finish.
Do you come to Kennington?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Kennington and the rest of Greater London. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
How the visit works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- 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 build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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Repairing versus replacing in Kennington
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one usually means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kennington
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Where we work around Kennington
Kennington is about 2 miles south-west of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in SW8, a technician comes to you. Our technicians cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our technicians cover all of SW8, SW1P and SE11. We regularly work on streets such as Kay Road, Lett Road and Rita Road. Kennington is on the A203 and A3204, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also work in Oval (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile south-west), Little Portugal (1 mile south), North Brixton (1 mile south-east) and Vauxhall (1 mile north).
Around Kennington
Around Kennington, we work in homes near Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School, St Stephen's Church of England Primary School and Crown and Thistle pub. Kennington’s nearest station is Vauxhall station, roughly less than half a mile north-west of the centre. A little further out are Type Museum (0.5 miles south) and The Gordon Hospital (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Kennington includes Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
