North Lincolnshire · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Haxey, North Lincolnshire

Bath repair in and around Haxey: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A chipped rim or side
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Haxey

Repairs by material

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.

Pressed steel

Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.

How we handle bath repair in Haxey

Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, usually in a single visit. Whether it’s chips along the edge of the bath and a hole punched through by something heavy, we can typically put it right.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.

Area
Haxey (DN9)
Area hub
North Lincolnshire
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

Keeping it looking good

It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:

  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath

Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.

Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.

What we cannot put right

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a fitted bath normally means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

What you get with us

  • One price list for the whole UK
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Work done at your home or business

Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

The process

Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of 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

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Open a window if you can

Ask for a price

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

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Do you need bath repair in Haxey?

Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Holes from dropped items
  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • A chip where the taps sit

What your quote should include

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Who will actually do the work
  • How the room is protected while they work

How to compare quotes

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:

  • Access to the area
  • The type of damage
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • What the surface is made of

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.

How to get a fixed quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • The material, if you know it
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Work for landlords and builders

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

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Haxey: your questions answered

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.

How do I get a price for bath repair in Haxey?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

Will the repair last?

It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.

How soon can you come?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Will the repair show?

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.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.

About Haxey

Haxey is about 7 miles north-west of Gainsborough, in North Lincolnshire. From the centre of Haxey to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Haxey is one of 90 towns and villages in North Lincolnshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 37 miles away.

Our visits in DN9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on High Street, Marlborough Avenue and Hallcroft Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Graizelound (1 mile south), East Lound (1 mile east), Westwoodside (1 mile west), West Stockwith (3 miles south) and Misterton (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Scunthorpe (9 miles north-east), Bottesford (8 miles north-east), Brigg (15 miles east), Frodingham (10 miles north-east), Crosby (11 miles north-east) and Broughton (13 miles north-east).

Around Haxey

Our customers here include homes close to Haxey CofE Primary School, The Loco pub and Church of St Nicholas and the streets around them. A little further out are John Coupland Hospital (5.9 miles south) and Haywain Farm Museum (2.9 miles north).

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