Nottingham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Basford, Nottingham
Bath repair in and around Basford: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Basford questions
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
How much does bath repair cost in Basford?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Do you cover Basford?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Basford. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Bath repair in Basford, done in place
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most frequently call us about a cracked acrylic bath and a hole punched through by something heavy.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Basford (NG7, NG5, NG6)
- Area hub
- Nottingham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- 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 build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the next day.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Make sure the area is dry
Ask for 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.
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Covering Basford
Basford is about 1 mile north of Nottingham, in Nottingham. Whether you are in the middle of Basford or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 51 towns and villages across Nottingham. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 46 miles away.
Our visits in NG7, NG5 and NG6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Zulu Road, Mayo Road and Egypt Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover New Basford (1 mile south-east), Old Basford (1 mile west), Sherwood Rise (1 mile south-east), Nottingham (1 mile south) and Carrington (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Clifton (5 miles south), Compton Acres (4 miles south), Wollaton (3 miles south-west), Ruddington (6 miles south), The Meadows (3 miles south) and Westville (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Basford
Around Basford, we work in homes near The White Swan pub, St. Leodegarius Church and Djanogly Northgate Academy and the streets around them. You will also find Nottingham Free School (within half a mile east), Henry Mellish School and Specialist Sports College (1.4 miles north-west) and Forest Recreation Ground (1 mile south). The closest station to Basford is Bulwell station, about 1.9 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Victoria Centre (1.7 miles south-east) and Nottingham Castle (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Basford includes Colwick Woods and Wilford Hill.
- Local facilities include North Wilford (2.8 miles south)
What we can’t put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Different materials, different repairs
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 early repairs matter.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A picture taken from further back
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Nearby places to Basford
What else we do in Basford
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim typically crack when it comes out, a new panel is often needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Basford
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Basford
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
