Norfolk · England
Bath Repair for Little Fakenham homes
We travel to Little Fakenham for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area 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 look after it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, typically by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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Bath repair in Little Fakenham, done in place
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Typical jobs include scuffs and scratches in the surface and rust spots around the plughole, across roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Norfolk.
- Location
- Little Fakenham (IP24)
- Area hub
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
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.
Our work in Little Fakenham
Little Fakenham is about 5 miles south-east of Thetford, in Norfolk. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 797 places across Norfolk. Our jobs stretch from Little Fakenham to London (about 70 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of IP24 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Thetford Road, Park Farm Lane and Broom Hill Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Fakenham Magna (1 mile south), Sapiston (1 mile south-east), Honington (1 mile south), Ixworth Thorpe (2 miles south) and Bardwell (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Thetford (5 miles north-west), Attleborough (14 miles north-east), Watton (15 miles north), Feltwell (15 miles north-west), East Harling (8 miles north-east) and Great Ellingham (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Little Fakenham
We visit homes around Church of St Peter. A little further out are Fakenham Magna (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Knettishall Heath.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Little Fakenham
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Fixed prices from your pictures
See our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
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What else we do in Little Fakenham
Common problems we fix in Little Fakenham
A cracked acrylic bath generally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips under the taps
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Before you book anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What protection goes down before work starts
- When it can be used again
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Common questions in Little Fakenham
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
Are there extra charges for Little Fakenham?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Generally the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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 frequently lifts.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
