Nottinghamshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Cottam, Nottinghamshire
Damaged bath in Cottam? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What affects the price in Cottam
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A picture taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price.
Bath repair in Cottam, done in place
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. Whether it’s impact holes in acrylic and a kit repair that didn’t last, we can help, on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic alike.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Cottam (DN22)
- Area hub
- Nottinghamshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Cottam
Other services in Cottam
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Cottam
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Cottam: your questions answered
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Are there extra charges for Cottam?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Signs you need bath repair in Cottam
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Holes from dropped items
- A chipped rim or side
- Chips under the taps
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether they match the colour on site
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
The process
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
Most clients in Cottam get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Covering Cottam
Cottam is about 6 miles south of Gainsborough, in Nottinghamshire. Jobs in Cottam are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Cottam is one of 329 towns and villages in Nottinghamshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Cottam to Leeds (47 miles away).
We work across DN22. We also travel to Torksey (1 mile south-east), Brampton (2 miles east), Marton (2 miles north-east), Gate Burton (2 miles north-east) and Knaith (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worksop (15 miles west), Retford (7 miles west), New Ollerton (12 miles south-west), Kilton (14 miles west), Edwinstowe (15 miles south-west) and Bracebridge (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Cottam
Our customers here include homes close to Church of Holy Trinity and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Grove Castle Hill (4.9 miles west) and Rampton Secure Hospital (3.1 miles south-west).
Should you replace it?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Typically it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cottam
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One price list for the entire UK
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
