Cambridgeshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Chettisham, Cambridgeshire
Our repair technicians come to Chettisham for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Bath repair at your home in Chettisham
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. Typical jobs include scuffs and scratches in the surface and holes from dropped items, in pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Chettisham (CB6)
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- 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.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
Repairing versus replacing in Chettisham
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. 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 choose Surface Doctor in Chettisham
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We leave the room as we found it
- Same prices wherever you are
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Signs you need bath repair in Chettisham
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
What your quote should include
- How long it needs to cure
- How to care for the finish
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Chettisham. The price reflects:
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Chettisham. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A picture taken from further back
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Chettisham and the surrounding area
Chettisham is about 2 miles north of Ely, in Cambridgeshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 371 towns and villages across Cambridgeshire. You can also see our page for London, about 66 miles away.
All of CB6 is covered. We regularly work on streets such as Lynn Road and The Hamlet. We also travel to Little Downham (2 miles west), Ely (2 miles south), Queen Adelaide (2 miles south-east), Littleport (2 miles north-east) and Prickwillow (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newmarket (13 miles south-east), March (12 miles north-west), Chatteris (10 miles west), King's Hedges (15 miles south-west), Soham (7 miles south-east) and Arbury (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Chettisham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ely College, Church of St Michael and All Angels and Isle of Ely Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Chettisham is Ely station, roughly 2.4 miles south. Nearby you will also find Princess of Wales Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Ely Castle (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Chettisham include Fishing Lake and Chettisham Meadow.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Your questions about bath repair in Chettisham
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Typically within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
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Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
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