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Bath Repair for Dunswell homes
Bath repair in Dunswell without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Bath repair at your home in Dunswell
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Common call-outs are for impact holes in acrylic and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, in roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Dunswell (HU6)
- County
- Hull
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath repair in Dunswell
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips caused by builders
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price covers travel
- How long it needs to cure
Your questions about bath repair in Dunswell
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. 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.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Dunswell
If you manage property in Dunswell, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Should you replace it?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dunswell
- Fixed prices from your photos
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour-matched on site
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- 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
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Dunswell. What changes the price is:
- How many areas need work
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One sharp close-up of the damage
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Our work in Dunswell
Dunswell is about 3 miles north of Kingston upon Hull, in Hull. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We cover 22 places across Hull. We work right across the region, from Dunswell to Leeds (48 miles away).
Jobs in HU6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Beverley Road, The Meadows and Dene Close. Nearby, we also work in Kingswood (1 mile east), Thearne (1 mile north), Wawne (1 mile north-east), Woodmansey (2 miles north-west) and Weel (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Kingston upon Hull (3 miles south), Sutton-on-Hull (3 miles south-east), Sutton Ings (3 miles south-east), Drypool (4 miles south-east), Stepney (3 miles south) and Summergangs (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Dunswell
In Dunswell, that means homes near Sir Henry Cooper School, St Faith's Church and China Red pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Sirius Academy North (1 mile south) and Dunswell Primary School (under half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Cottingham station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Kingston General Hospital (3.3 miles south) and St Stephen's (4 miles south).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
