North Yorkshire · England
Bath Repair in Hawes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Hawes and across North Yorkshire. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water cannot get in. Remove it before the repair.
Bath repair at your home in Hawes
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. A repair stops both. Whether it’s chips along the edge of the bath and a hole punched through by something heavy, we can help.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Hawes (DL8)
- County
- North Yorkshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Other services in Hawes
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Questions from Hawes
How do I get a price for bath repair in Hawes?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your DL8 postcode.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across North Yorkshire.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
- A photo taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
How it works
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
For a price in Hawes, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Our work in Hawes
Hawes is about 20 miles west of Catterick Garrison, in North Yorkshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover all 626 towns and villages in North Yorkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 43 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: DL8. You will find streets such as Main Street, Market Place and Penn Lane. Close by, we cover Gayle (1 mile south-west), Sedbusk (1 mile north-east), Burtersett (1 mile east), Bainbridge (4 miles east) and Askrigg (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hawes
We visit homes around St Margaret's Church, The Fountain pub and Hawes Primary School and the streets around them. Not far away are Semerwater and Addlebrough.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hawes
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hawes as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath typically means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hawes
- No extra charge for your area
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- No need to remove anything
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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