Nottinghamshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Harby, Nottinghamshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Harby. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Snagging damage from a refit
Bath repair at your home in Harby
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. We regularly repair acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are a hole punched through by something heavy and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Harby (NG23)
- Region
- Nottinghamshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
What happens on the day
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Ensure the area is dry
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
What we are called out for in Harby
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust by the waste and overflow
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How to look after the finish
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Other services in Harby
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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.
Harby: your questions answered
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Harby
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- One visit for most repairs
- A fixed quote before booking
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Our work in Harby
Harby is about 5 miles north-west of North Hykeham, in Nottinghamshire. Whether you are in the middle of Harby or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 329 places in Nottinghamshire. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 54 miles away.
We work across the NG23 postcode area. Whether you live on Station Road, Church Road and Enfield Court or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Harby: Doddington (1 mile east), Drinsey Nook (2 miles north), Broadholme (2 miles north-east), Jerusalem (2 miles east) and Skellingthorpe (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Newark-on-Trent (12 miles south-west), Retford (13 miles north-west), Balderton (13 miles south), Southwell (15 miles south-west), New Ollerton (13 miles west) and Fernwood (13 miles south).
Around Harby
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Queen Eleanor Primary School, The Bottle & Glass pub and All Saints' Church. The closest station to Harby is Saxilby station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are 50 and 61 Squadron Museum (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Tunman Wood.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
