Northamptonshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Farnborough, Northamptonshire
Damaged bath in Farnborough? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
How we handle bath repair in Farnborough
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Common call-outs are for impact holes in acrylic and chips on the rim or sides, on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Northamptonshire.
- Area
- Farnborough (OX17)
- Region
- Northamptonshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
- How hard the colour is to match
- How much damage there is
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Any details about the material
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
There’s nothing special to do after a repair. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. 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.
When we’d advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Common questions in Farnborough
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Do you cover Farnborough?
We do. We send a technician to Farnborough for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
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 repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Do you need bath repair in Farnborough?
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
Before you book anyone
- How long it needs to cure
- What preparation is included
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for two to three hours for most chips from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Farnborough and the surrounding area
Farnborough is about 6 miles north of Banbury, in Northamptonshire. Anywhere in OX17, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 364 places in Northamptonshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 32 miles away.
All of OX17 is within our area. Close by, we cover Claydon (1 mile east), Mollington (2 miles south), Fenny Compton (2 miles north-west), Cropredy (3 miles south-east) and Shotteswell (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Daventry (12 miles north-east), Brackley (12 miles south-east), Everdon (13 miles north-east), Middleton Cheney (7 miles south-east), Hinton (6 miles east) and Silverstone (15 miles east).
What’s near Farnborough
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Inn at Farnborough and Church of St Botolph. A little further out are Bygones Museum (1.3 miles east) and Hanwell Castle (4.1 miles south). The countryside around Farnborough includes Boddington Meadow and Edge Hill.
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Farnborough
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One visit for most repairs
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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