Norfolk · England
Bath Repair for Great Melton homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Great Melton, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Impact holes in acrylic
How we handle bath repair in Great Melton
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can usually bathe again the next day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. Whether it’s a chipped rim or side and holes from dropped items, we can typically put it right.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Great Melton (NR9)
- Area hub
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Great Melton
Great Melton is about 1 mile west of Hethersett, in Norfolk. Whether you’re in the middle of Great Melton or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 797 places in Norfolk, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of NR9 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Hethersett Road, The Croft and High Green. If you are just outside Great Melton, we cover Hethersett (1 mile east), Beckhithe (1 mile east), Wramplingham (1 mile west), Barford (2 miles north-west) and Little Melton (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Norwich (6 miles east), Dereham (10 miles north-west), Wymondham (3 miles south-west), Sprowston (8 miles north-east), Thorpe St Andrew (8 miles east) and Attleborough (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Great Melton
Our clients here include homes close to Hethersett High School, Hethersett Old Hall School and Remains of the church of St Mary. The nearest railway station is Wymondham station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Costessey Hall (3.9 miles north-east) and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Great Melton includes Hethel Old Thorn.
What affects the price in Great Melton
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Great Melton. The price comes down to:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the entire bath
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Great Melton, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
How the visit works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
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.
Great Melton questions
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the next day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
When to call us in Great Melton
Rust generally starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips caused by builders
- A chipped rim or side
Before booking anyone
- What prep work is covered
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Also near Great Melton
What else we do in Great Melton
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
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 won’t last.
Repairing versus replacing in Great Melton
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Great Melton
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One visit for most repairs
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
