Suffolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Farnham, Suffolk
Damaged bath in Farnham? We put it right where it is, 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
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Bath repair at your home in Farnham
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Whether it’s cracks in an acrylic bath and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, we can help.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Farnham (IP17)
- Area hub
- Suffolk
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Farnham as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for two to three hours for most chips from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
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’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Farnham
- No extra charge for your area
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- A fixed quote before you book
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What affects the price in Farnham
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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Farnham: your questions answered
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Suffolk.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Common problems we fix in Farnham
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether they match the colour on site
- When it can be used again
- What prep work is covered
When we would advise against a repair
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About Farnham
Farnham is about 13 miles north-east of Kesgrave, in Suffolk. From the centre of Farnham to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 731 places in Suffolk, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: IP17. We also travel to Stratford St Andrew (1 mile west), Benhall Street (1 mile north), Snape Watering (1 mile east), Benhall Green (1 mile north-east) and Sternfield (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Kesgrave (13 miles south-west), Woodbridge (9 miles south-west), Priory Heath (15 miles south-west), Halesworth (11 miles north), Racecourse (15 miles south-west) and Leiston (5 miles east).
Near you in Farnham
Our clients here include homes close to Saxmundham Free School, George and Dragon pub and Church of St Mary and the streets around them. The closest station to Farnham is Saxmundham station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Parham Hall (3.6 miles west) and Museum of the British Resistance Organisation (2.2 miles west). Not far away are Snape RSPB reserve.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Plomesgate Rural District (2 miles south-west)
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