York · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Acomb, York
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Acomb and across York. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
About our bath repair in Acomb
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can generally bathe again the next day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Whether it’s deep scratches in acrylic and a chip where the taps sit, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Acomb and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Acomb (YO26, YO24)
- Area hub
- York
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Acomb
Acomb is about 1 mile west of York, in York. From the centre of Acomb to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Acomb is one of 79 towns and villages in York we cover. Our jobs stretch from Acomb to Leeds (about 20 miles away).
We work across the YO26 and YO24 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Gale Lane, York Road and Carr Lane. Other places close to Acomb include Knapton (1 mile north-west), Dringhouses (1 mile south), Acomb Park (1 mile south), Woodthorpe (1 mile south) and Rawcliffe (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Tang Hall (3 miles east), Haxby (5 miles north-east), Layerthorpe (3 miles east), Heworth (3 miles east), Derwenthorpe (3 miles east) and Strensall (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Acomb
Our clients here include homes close to Knavesmire, Acomb Primary School and York High School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Inn on the Green (less than half a mile west), Church of St Stephen (under half a mile north-west) and Dringhouses Library (1.3 miles south-east). Acomb’s nearest station is York station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre. A little further out are National Railway Museum (1.2 miles east) and Coppergate Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Acomb includes Siward's Howe.
- Other local spots include Dringhouses Without (1.5 miles south)
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- A steel bath rusted through
- 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
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Questions from Acomb
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, generally with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Repair or replace in Acomb?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Acomb
- No extra charge for your area
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- No need to remove anything
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take two to three hours for most chips, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- 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 mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- 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 next day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Acomb
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For anyone letting property in or around Acomb, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
- The type of damage
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
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 price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
When to call us in Acomb
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Clients usually contact us about:
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How changes to the job are handled
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
What else we do in Acomb
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
