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Bath chip & crack repair in Hoe, Norfolk

Bath repair for Hoe, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Hoe homes

Bath repair at your home in Hoe

A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site. If you’re dealing with a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and rust spots around the plughole, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.

Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)
Location
Hoe (NR20)
Region
Norfolk
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Work for landlords and builders

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hoe use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

What bath repair costs

Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The colour and finish to match
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • What kind of damage it is

A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Send pictures for a quote

You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.

About Hoe

Hoe is about 2 miles north of Dereham, in Norfolk. From the centre of Hoe to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Hoe is one of 797 places in Norfolk where we work.

We cover every part of NR20 and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Hoe, we cover Swanton Morley (1 mile east), Beetley (1 mile west), Woodgate (1 mile east), Old Beetley (2 miles north-west) and Worthing (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Norwich (15 miles east), Wymondham (12 miles south-east), Attleborough (14 miles south), Watton (11 miles south-west), Norwich Lanes (15 miles east) and Hethersett (12 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Hoe

We visit homes around Church of St Andrew, Northgate High School and Swanton Morley VC Primary School. Nearby you will also find Morley Castle (2 miles east) and Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hoe Rough.

Map of Hoe © OpenStreetMap contributors

What your bath is made of matters

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

The process

Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
  2. The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
  5. Once it has cured, usually by the next day, the bath is ready to use.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Ask for a price

Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your NR20 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Get a fixed price

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Repair or replace in Hoe?

Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.

Why Hoe customers choose us

  • Everything repaired in place
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Work done at your home or business
  • No extra charge for your area

See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Aftercare tips

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • Have new chips seen to early

Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.

If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.

Can I fix it myself?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

FAQs for Hoe

How invisible is a bath repair?

The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Can you price it without visiting?

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

When can I have a bath again?

Most baths can be used the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.

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

Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Do the materials smell?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

Can you repair several things at once?

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

Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?

In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.

When we’d advise against a repair

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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