Norfolk · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Kimberley, Norfolk

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Kimberley and across Norfolk. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A kit repair that didn’t last
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Kimberley homes

About our bath repair in Kimberley

We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. Our repair technicians work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about chips caused by builders and deep scratches in acrylic.

Every job is backed for twelve months in Kimberley and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Location
Kimberley (NR18)
Area hub
Norfolk
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

How the visit works

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which generally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
  2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
  5. Once it has cured, generally by the day after, the bath is ready to use.

How to prepare

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Get a quote

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Landlords, agents and businesses in Kimberley

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Kimberley as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.

What your bath is made of matters

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

Repair or replace: which is better?

A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.

Why us?

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Colour-matched on site

See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

What bath repair costs

Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Kimberley. What changes the price is:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • What kind of damage it is

No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Getting a price from pictures

Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. Try to include:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Details of any past repairs

Most customers in Kimberley get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Your questions about bath repair in Kimberley

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send photos.

What do you need from me?

Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.

Do you cover Kimberley?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Kimberley. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Can you quote from photos?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Do the materials smell?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

What happens if you find more damage?

Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

What we are called out for in Kimberley

Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until the acrylic gives way.

The things customers normally mention when they call include:

  • A chipped rim or side
  • Chips caused by builders
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • A kit repair that didn’t last

Before you book anyone

  • How soon you can use it again
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Who turns up on the day

Our hiring checklist

Keeping it looking good

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • Do not scrub with anything abrasive
  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating

In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath without abrasive products.

Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.

About Kimberley

Kimberley is about 3 miles north-west of Wymondham, in Norfolk. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover all 797 towns and villages in Norfolk, from the larger towns to small villages.

We cover every part of NR18. If you are just outside Kimberley, we cover Wicklewood (1 mile south-east), Crownthorpe (1 mile south-east), Hackford (1 mile south-west), The Green (1 mile south) and Hardingham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Norwich (10 miles east), Dereham (7 miles north-west), Wymondham (3 miles south-east), Sprowston (12 miles east), Thorpe St Andrew (13 miles east) and Attleborough (6 miles south).

Local landmarks in Kimberley

Around Kimberley, we work in homes near Church of St Peter and Wicklewood Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Kimberley is Wymondham station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bickley Day Hospital (5.4 miles south) and Wymondham Heritage Museum (3.1 miles south-east).

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