North Lincolnshire · England

Bath Repair in Horkstow

Problem with your bath in Horkstow? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

Repairs from £95
Chips under the taps
An old repair that has yellowed or come loose

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Horkstow homes

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What your bath is made of matters

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.

Bath repair in Horkstow without replacing anything

Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. If you are dealing with rusty patches near the plughole and a chipped rim or side, we can generally put it right, on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths alike.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.

Location: Horkstow (DN18)
County: North Lincolnshire
Warranty: One year on every repair
Quote: From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone: 0345 017 0787
Last updated: 23 October 2026

Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)

How it works

Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
We match both the colour and the shine.
We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the next day.

Preparing for the visit

Have a window or extractor fan available
Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Make sure the area is dry

Get a quote

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

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Related advice

How to care for the repair

A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:

Have new chips seen to early
Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.

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.

When to call us in Horkstow

The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.

Look out for these signs:

A chip where the taps sit
Chips on the rim or sides
Cracks in an acrylic bath
Scratches you can feel with a fingernail

Questions to ask before you book

Whether the colour is mixed to match
What happens if they find more damage
Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

Choosing a repair company

Landlords, agents and businesses in Horkstow

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Letting agents frequently send us photos 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.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Horkstow and the surrounding area

Horkstow is about 8 miles north-east of Scunthorpe, in North Lincolnshire. We travel to homes and businesses in Horkstow and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. We work in 90 places across North Lincolnshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Horkstow to Leeds (about 44 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: DN18. We regularly work on streets such as Main Street and Chapel Lane. We also cover the places around Horkstow: Saxby All Saints (1 mile south), South Ferriby (2 miles north), Ferriby Sluice (2 miles north), Appleby (3 miles south-west) and Low Risby (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Scunthorpe (8 miles south-west), Barton-upon-Humber (3 miles north-east), Bottesford (10 miles south-west), Brigg (7 miles south), Frodingham (7 miles south-west) and Crosby (7 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Horkstow

We visit homes around Church of Saint Maurice and the streets around them. Horkstow’s nearest station is Barton-On-Humber station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Barton upon Humber Castle (3.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Horkstow includes Far Ings National Nature Reserve.

Map of Horkstow © OpenStreetMap contributors

Horkstow: your questions answered

Are you accredited?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Will the repair show?

On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.

Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?

In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.

Is there any odour?

There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Can you quote from photos?

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

Why repair rather than replace?

A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.