Suffolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hoo, Suffolk
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Hoo and across Suffolk. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Bath repair in Hoo without replacing anything
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the following day. If you are dealing with a kit repair that didn’t last and a cracked acrylic bath, we can generally put it right.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Hoo as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Hoo (IP13)
- County
- Suffolk
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Other services in Hoo
Questions from Hoo
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Hoo included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Why repair rather than replace?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Usually it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hoo
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No extra charge for your area
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Fixed prices from your photos
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Hoo. The price reflects:
- The material
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed price
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the entire bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Signs you need bath repair in Hoo
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
The things clients generally mention when they call include:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- How changes to the job are handled
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Where we work around Hoo
Hoo is about 9 miles north of Kesgrave, in Suffolk. From the centre of Hoo to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Hoo is one of 731 towns and villages in Suffolk we cover. Our jobs stretch from Hoo to London (about 76 miles away).
We cover every part of the IP13 postcode area and the streets around it. We also travel to Brandeston (1 mile north-west), Boardy Green (1 mile south), Monewden (1 mile west), Cretingham (2 miles north-west) and Clopton Corner (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ipswich (11 miles south-west), Felixstowe (15 miles south), Stowmarket (13 miles west), Kesgrave (9 miles south), Woodbridge (6 miles south) and Diss (15 miles north-west).
Around Hoo
Around Hoo, we work in homes near Church of St Andrew and St Eustachius and The Chequers pub. The closest station to Hoo is Wickham Market station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Parham Hall (3 miles east) and Easton Farm Park (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Hoo include Martin's Meadows.
Landlord and trade work in Hoo
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes two to three hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Hoo, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
