Suffolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ellingham, Suffolk
Bath repair across Ellingham and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips caused by builders
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
About our bath repair in Ellingham
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Whether it’s damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and cracks in an acrylic bath, we can usually put it right.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Ellingham (NR35)
- Area hub
- Suffolk
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
FAQs for Ellingham
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Ellingham.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Do you work in Ellingham?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Ellingham. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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What happens on the day
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, tidy-up included.
- 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.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Most customers in Ellingham get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Common problems we fix in Ellingham
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
The things clients usually mention when they call are:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Questions to ask before you book
- Who turns up on the day
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Aftercare advice
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Repairing versus replacing in Ellingham
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 fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ellingham
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One visit for most repairs
- Colour-matched on site
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
About Ellingham
Ellingham is about 10 miles west of Lowestoft, in Suffolk. We visit homes and businesses in Ellingham and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 731 places in Suffolk.
Our visits in NR35 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Nursey Close, Lockhart Road and Mill Road. We also cover the places around Ellingham: Kirby Cane (1 mile east), Kirby Row (1 mile south-east), Broome Street (1 mile west), Broome (1 mile south-west) and Ditchingham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lowestoft (10 miles east), Beccles (4 miles south-east), Bungay (3 miles south-west), Halesworth (10 miles south), Carlton Colville (9 miles east) and Kirkley (11 miles east).
Near you in Ellingham
In Ellingham, that means homes near Broome Heath, Ellingham Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Church of St Mary and the streets around them. The closest station to Ellingham is Beccles station, about 3.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Raveningham Motte (2.1 miles north-east) and Bungay Museum (2.7 miles south-west).
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