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Bath Repair in Gimingham

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Gimingham. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips along the edge of the bath
  • Rust spots around the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Gimingham

Bath repair in Gimingham without replacing anything

It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. Whether it’s scratches you can feel with a fingernail and a chipped rim or side, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.

Where
Gimingham (NR11)
Area hub
Norfolk
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

Repair or replace in Gimingham?

Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

What you get with us

  • Work done at your home or business
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Aftercare tips

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
  • Rinse it down after each bath
  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it

Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.

A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.

What affects the price in Gimingham

Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:

  • The type of damage
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How hard the colour is to match

A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Send pictures for a quote

We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

Most clients in Gimingham get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

How the visit works

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Getting a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a fixed price

Advice

When we’d advise against a repair

It helps to know what we cannot do too:

  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Gimingham

  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Cast iron enamel

Landlord and trade work in Gimingham

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Gimingham as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

Gimingham questions

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.

Will I be able to see the repair?

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 cover the entire of Norfolk?

We cover the whole UK, including Gimingham and the rest of Norfolk. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

Are you accredited?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

What happens next?

We come back with a fixed price, usually with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

When to call us in Gimingham

A cracked acrylic bath typically wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until it cracks.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • Holes from dropped items
  • A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
  • Rust by the waste and overflow

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • How soon you can use it again
  • How changes to the job are handled

10 questions to ask before booking

Where we work around Gimingham

Gimingham is about 4 miles north of North Walsham, in Norfolk. Whether you are in the middle of Gimingham or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Gimingham is one of 797 places in Norfolk where we work.

We work across NR11. From Mill Street, Gimingham Road and School Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Gimingham include Trimingham (1 mile north), Trunch (1 mile south), Southrepps (2 miles west), Bradfield (2 miles south-west) and Thorpe Market (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as North Walsham (4 miles south), Sheringham (9 miles north-west), Cromer (5 miles north-west), Aylsham (9 miles south-west), Holt (13 miles west) and Horsford (14 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Gimingham

Our clients here include homes close to Church of All Saints and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gunton station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west. A little further out are British Magic Museum (3.9 miles south) and Cromer Hospital (4.7 miles north-west).

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