Nottinghamshire · England
Bath Repair for Headon homes
Bath repair across Headon and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chipped rim or side
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out 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. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Headon
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One price list for the entire UK
- A fixed quote before you book
- Work done at your home or business
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Bath repair in Headon, done in place
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. If you are dealing with cracks in an acrylic bath and rust by the waste and overflow, we can generally put it right, on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and pressed steel enamel alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Headon (DN22)
- Area hub
- Nottinghamshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Headon
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Landlord and trade work in Headon
If you manage property in Headon, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Also near Headon
Also in Headon
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow a morning or an afternoon.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Headon: your questions answered
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Do you come to Headon?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Headon from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Do you cover the entire of Nottinghamshire?
The entire UK, including all of Nottinghamshire. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you need bath repair in Headon?
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Clients usually contact us about:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips caused by builders
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A chip where the taps sit
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath without abrasive products.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Headon and the surrounding area
Headon is about 4 miles south-east of Retford, in Nottinghamshire. Whether you are in the middle of Headon or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 329 towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 46 miles away.
Every address in DN22 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Thorpe Street, Thorpe Farm Close and Church Street or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Nether Headon (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile south-west), Askham (1 mile south-west), Woodbeck (2 miles east) and East Drayton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worksop (10 miles west), Newark-on-Trent (15 miles south), Retford (4 miles north-west), Mansfield Woodhouse (15 miles south-west), Forest Town (15 miles south-west) and Shirebrook (15 miles west).
Near you in Headon
Our clients here include homes close to St. Peter's Church, among other places. The closest station to Headon is Retford station, about 3.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Museum of the Horse (3.8 miles south) and Rampton Secure Hospital (1.7 miles east).
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- What kind of damage it is
- How many areas need work
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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