Northamptonshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Broughton, Northamptonshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Broughton. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Bath repair at your home in Broughton
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. Typical jobs include scratches you can feel with a fingernail and chips along the edge of the bath, on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Broughton and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Broughton (NN14)
- County
- Northamptonshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes a few hours, depending on the damage. 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.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- 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.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the day after.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
If you are in Broughton and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many areas need work
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
We price from photos 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, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Where we work around Broughton
Broughton is about 3 miles south-west of Kettering, in Northamptonshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Broughton is one of 364 places in Northamptonshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 48 miles away.
We work across NN14 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Ivydene Terrace and Cransley Hill. We also cover the places around Broughton: Great Cransley (1 mile north-west), Pytchley (2 miles south-east), Orlingbury (3 miles south-east), Kettering (3 miles north-east) and Isham (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Northampton (10 miles south-west), Corby (8 miles north), Wellingborough (6 miles south-east), Rushden (10 miles south-east), Market Harborough (9 miles north-west) and Desborough (5 miles north).
Near you in Broughton
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Andrew, Bishop Stopford School and Broughton Primary School. The nearest railway station is Kettering station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Barton Seagrave Castle (3.3 miles east) and Kettering General Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Southfield Farm Marsh.
Repair or replace: which is better?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Broughton
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Signs you need bath repair in Broughton
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
- Rust spots around the plughole
What your quote should include
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who will actually do the work
- How to look after the finish
Also near Broughton
What else we do in Broughton
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
For anyone letting property in or around Broughton, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Broughton: your questions answered
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Are there extra charges for Broughton?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
