Norfolk · England
Bath Repair for Freethorpe homes
Bath repair for Freethorpe, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Rusty patches near the plughole
About Freethorpe
Freethorpe is about 7 miles west of Gorleston-on-Sea, in Norfolk. Whether you are in the middle of Freethorpe or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover all 797 towns and villages across Norfolk, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of NR13 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Chapelfield, Cricketer's Walk and Young's Crescent. Neighbouring places we cover include Wickhampton (1 mile east), Limpenhoe (1 mile south-west), Reedham (2 miles south), Cantley (2 miles west) and Nogdam End (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Norwich (12 miles west), Great Yarmouth (7 miles east), Gorleston-on-Sea (7 miles east), Sprowston (11 miles north-west), Thorpe St Andrew (9 miles west) and Southtown (7 miles east).
What’s near Freethorpe
Around Freethorpe, we work in homes near Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School and Church of All Saints and the streets around them. Freethorpe’s nearest station is Reedham (Norfolk) station, about 1.7 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Claxton Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Freethorpe includes Berney Marshes RSPB reserve.
Bath repair in Freethorpe, done in place
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place. Our technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are chips along the edge of the bath and deep scratches in acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Freethorpe (NR13)
- County
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Freethorpe: your questions answered
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Typically, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Do you come to Freethorpe?
We do. We send a technician to Freethorpe for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Often, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It usually takes two to three hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
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Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Have new chips seen to early
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. 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.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why Freethorpe clients choose us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What affects the price in Freethorpe
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
We do not add 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.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
What we can’t put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
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Common problems we fix in Freethorpe
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
Landlord and trade work in Freethorpe
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
