Middlesbrough · England
Bath Repair in Hemlington
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Hemlington, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Impact holes in acrylic
Bath repair in Hemlington without replacing anything
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day. If you’re dealing with a chipped rim or side and impact holes in acrylic, we can generally put it right, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel alike.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Hemlington (TS8, TS5)
- County
- Middlesbrough
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Hemlington?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one generally means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hemlington
- Same prices wherever you are
- Work done at your home or business
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Also near Hemlington
What else we do in Hemlington
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.
Hemlington questions
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TS8 postcode.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
How it works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book.
How to get a fixed price
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
Most clients in Hemlington get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
What a repair cannot fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Covering Hemlington
Hemlington is about 2 miles south-west of Middlesbrough, in Middlesbrough. Whether you’re in the middle of Hemlington or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Hemlington is one of 33 towns and villages in Middlesbrough where we work. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 36 miles away.
Here we cover the TS8 and TS5 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Dodford Road, Aviemore Road and Axminster Road. If you are just outside Hemlington, we cover Brookfield (1 mile north-west), Stainton (1 mile west), Thornton (1 mile south-west), Coulby Newham (1 mile east) and Tollesby (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Park End (3 miles north-east), Berwick Hills (3 miles north-east), Whale Hill (5 miles north-east), Normanby (4 miles north-east), Marton Grove (3 miles north) and Grove Hill (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Hemlington
In Hemlington, that means homes near The Stainton Public House, The King's Academy and Viewley Hill Academy. You’ll also find St. David's School (1.2 miles north), St Timothy (under half a mile north-west) and Stewart Park (1.8 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Marton station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Castle Hill (4.3 miles south-east) and Carter Bequest Primary Care Hospital (2.2 miles north).
- Other local spots include Cleveland (2 miles east)
Signs you need bath repair in Hemlington
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
The things clients normally mention when they call are:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Damage beneath the taps
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Rust by the waste and overflow
What to look for in a quote
- When it can be used again
- How to look after the finish
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What preparation is included
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
