Cumbria · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Braithwaite, Cumbria
Local bath repair for Braithwaite: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Bath repair in Braithwaite, done in place
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. We are frequently asked to fix a chipped rim or side and holes from dropped items, in cast iron enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Where
- Braithwaite (CA12)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
- The type of damage
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Questions from Braithwaite
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Do you come to Braithwaite?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Braithwaite for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Generally, 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 picture.
Do you cover the whole of Cumbria?
Across the UK, so Braithwaite is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
When to call us in Braithwaite
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until it cracks.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips under the taps
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Before booking anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How soon you can use it again
- How to care for the finish
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Why repair rather than replace?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. We do not add 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 in Braithwaite
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Our work in Braithwaite
Braithwaite is about 15 miles east of Workington, in Cumbria. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Braithwaite is one of 438 places in Cumbria we cover. Our jobs stretch from Braithwaite to Newcastle upon Tyne (67 miles away).
All of CA12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Beech Croft, Longcroft and Croft Terrace or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Braithwaite, we cover Portinscale (1 mile east), Cumberland (2 miles east), Applethwaite (2 miles north-east), Keswick (2 miles east) and Ormathwaite (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Workington (15 miles west), Maryport (14 miles north-west), Cockermouth (8 miles north-west), Moorclose (14 miles west), Wigton (15 miles north) and Cleator Moor (14 miles south-west).
Around Braithwaite
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Herbert's Church, Braithwaite CofE Primary School and Keswick School, among other places. Nearby you will also find Derwent Pencil Museum (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Derwentwater and Rowling End.
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes two to three hours for most chips for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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How to look after the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
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