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Bath chip & crack repair in Broome, Suffolk

Damaged bath in Broome? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
  • Chips caused by builders
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath repair in Broome

What bath repair costs

Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • The material
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How hard the colour is to match

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.

Quotes from your photos

You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Any details about the material

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Bath repair at your home in Broome

Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. If you’re dealing with deep scratches in acrylic and impact holes in acrylic, we can normally put it right.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place
Area
Broome (NR35)
County
Suffolk
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

When a repair is not the answer

A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:

  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.

Materials we repair

  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Acrylic

Repairs by material

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.

Repairing versus replacing in Broome

A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price 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 there are no surprises on the day.

Why book with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface

Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Broome

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Suffolk and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Broome as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

When to call us in Broome

Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • A kit repair that didn’t last

Questions to ask before booking

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • When it can be used again
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

How to compare quotes

Aftercare tips

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface

In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.

If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.

Your questions about bath repair in Broome

Can you quote from photos?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

Will the repair show?

We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.

Will there be a smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.

What happens if you find more damage?

If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.

How do I book?

Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.

Can pets and children be at home?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

What happens next?

We come back with a fixed quote. There’s no obligation to book.

What does bath repair cost?

Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

What happens on the day

Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow a few hours, depending on the damage. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the day after.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

How to get a price

We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

Our work in Broome

Broome is about 11 miles west of Lowestoft, in Suffolk. Jobs in Broome are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover all 731 towns and villages in Suffolk.

Every address in NR35 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Sun Road, Sunley Close and Loddon Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Broome: Ditchingham (1 mile west), Broome Street (1 mile north-east), Wainford (1 mile south), Mettingham (1 mile south-east) and Ellingham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Lowestoft (11 miles east), Beccles (5 miles east), Halesworth (9 miles south), Carlton Colville (10 miles east), Kirkley (12 miles east) and Pakefield (12 miles east).

Local landmarks in Broome

Around Broome, we work in homes near Church of St Michael, The Artichoke pub and Broome Heath, among other places. Also close by are Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy (under half a mile west) and Bungay High School (1.9 miles south). The nearest railway station is Beccles station, roughly 4.8 miles east. Nearby you will also find Beccles and District War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Bungay Castle (1.4 miles south-west).

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include Wainford Rural District (3 miles south)
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