Norfolk · England
Bath Repair in Crostwick
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Crostwick. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Natural light rather than flash
- One picture of the whole bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
If you’re in Crostwick and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Bath repair in Crostwick, done in place
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. We are frequently asked to fix deep scratches in acrylic and cracks in an acrylic bath, in pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- Crostwick (NR12)
- Region
- Norfolk
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Should you replace it?
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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Crostwick
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Questions from Crostwick
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
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 cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Typically within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
When we’d advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Do you need bath repair in Crostwick?
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Snagging damage from a refit
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What prep work is covered
- How long it needs to cure
- What aftercare is recommended
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It typically takes a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- 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
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
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Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Where we work around Crostwick
Crostwick is about 5 miles north-east of Norwich, in Norfolk. We travel to customers in Crostwick and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Crostwick is one of 797 towns and villages in Norfolk we cover.
All of NR12 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Hall Lane and North Walsham Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Frettenham (1 mile north-west), Heggatt Street (1 mile north-east), Horstead (2 miles north), Coltishall (2 miles north-east) and Belaugh (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Norwich (5 miles south-west), Wymondham (13 miles south-west), Sprowston (3 miles south), Thorpe St Andrew (5 miles south), North Walsham (9 miles north) and Norwich Lanes (5 miles south).
Around Crostwick
Around Crostwick, we work in homes near Parish Church of St Peter and Frettenham Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Salhouse station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hellesdon Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Hautbois Castle (2.3 miles north). The countryside around Crostwick includes Wroxham Broad.
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