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Bath chip & crack repair in Cricklewood, Greater London
Bath repair in Cricklewood without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A chipped rim or side
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
How we handle bath repair in Cricklewood
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. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and people most often call us about a cracked acrylic bath and rust by the waste and overflow.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- Cricklewood (NW2, NW6, NW10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Send pictures for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
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.
Cricklewood questions
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Cricklewood and the surrounding area
Cricklewood is about 1 mile north-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. Whether you’re in the middle of Cricklewood or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Cricklewood to London (7 miles away).
Jobs in NW2, NW6 and NW10 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Ivy Road, Walm Lane and Dean Road. Cricklewood sits on or near the A407, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Cricklewood, we cover Brondesbury (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south-west), Dollis Hill (1 mile north-west), Willesden Green (1 mile south-west) and Neasden (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Cricklewood
We visit homes around Gladstone Park, The Crown Public House and Anson Primary School, among other places. Also close by are Brondesbury College (0.9 miles south), St Gabriel's Church (less than half a mile south) and Hampstead School (0.5 miles east). There’s a railway station in Cricklewood itself: Cricklewood station. Nearby you will also find Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles north) and Brent Museum and Archives (0.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Frognal and Fitzjohns (1.4 miles east)
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
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 it pays to deal with it early.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
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 isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
When to call us in Cricklewood
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until it cracks.
Clients usually contact us about:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A chip where the taps sit
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Snagging damage from a refit
What your quote should include
- What prep work is covered
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How your room will be protected
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cricklewood
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
