North Yorkshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Farnham, North Yorkshire
Damaged bath in Farnham? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Common questions in Farnham
How much does bath repair cost in Farnham?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Do you come to Farnham?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Farnham for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Bath repair in Farnham, done in place
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, typically in a single visit. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are chips caused by builders and chips along the edge of the bath.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Farnham (HG5)
- Region
- North Yorkshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
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.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the next day.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
Should you replace it?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Prices start from £95. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Farnham
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What the surface is made of
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Farnham. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price.
Places near Farnham
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Where we work around Farnham
Farnham is about 2 miles north of Knaresborough, in North Yorkshire. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Farnham is one of 626 places in North Yorkshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Farnham to Leeds (about 16 miles away).
All of HG5 is within our area. Local streets include Barf Lane, Farnham Lane and Woodlands Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Lingerfield (1 mile south-west), Ferrensby (1 mile east), Scriven (1 mile south), Staveley (2 miles north-east) and Copgrove (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Harrogate (4 miles south-west), Ripon (7 miles north), Tadcaster (13 miles south-east), Starbeck (3 miles south-west), Thirsk (14 miles north) and Bilton (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Farnham
In Farnham, that means homes near Scotton Lingerfield Community Primary School, Church of St Oswald and Jacob Smith Park. The closest station to Farnham is Knaresborough station, roughly 2.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Harrogate District Hospital (3.8 miles south-west) and Claro (1.6 miles south-east).
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
