Nottinghamshire · England
Bath Repair in Gateford
Fixed-price bath repair in Gateford and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
How we handle bath repair in Gateford
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, normally in a single visit. Common call-outs are for a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and deep scratches in acrylic, in roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Gateford (S81)
- Region
- Nottinghamshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Other services in Gateford
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Repair or replace in Gateford?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim usually crack when it comes out, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gateford
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Everything repaired in place
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gateford
If you manage property in Gateford, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
What we cannot put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Gateford: your questions answered
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the next day.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
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Where we work around Gateford
Gateford is about 1 mile north-west of Worksop, in Nottinghamshire. Clients in Gateford get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Gateford is one of 329 towns and villages in Nottinghamshire where we work. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 37 miles away.
Here we cover the S81 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Serotine Road, Somerton Road and Boscombe Road. We also cover the places around Gateford: Shireoaks (1 mile south-west), Rhodesia (1 mile south), Woodsetts (1 mile north-west), Worksop (1 mile south-east) and Netherthorpe (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Mansfield (13 miles south), Sutton in Ashfield (15 miles south), Retford (8 miles east), Mansfield Woodhouse (11 miles south), Forest Town (12 miles south) and Shirebrook (9 miles south).
Around Gateford
Around Gateford, we work in homes near St Luke's CofE (Aided) Primary School, St Luke's Church and Outwood Academy Valley. The nearest railway station is Shireoaks station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bassetlaw Hospital (1.9 miles south-east) and Worksop Castle (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Gateford includes Sandhill Lake.
Do you need bath repair in Gateford?
Rust typically starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Questions to ask before you book
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Who turns up on the day
- What aftercare is recommended
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
