Nottingham · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Mapperley, Nottingham
Bath repair in Mapperley without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips on the rim or sides
Bath repair in Mapperley, done in place
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, typically in a single visit. If you’re dealing with chips caused by builders and damage beneath the taps, we can typically put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Mapperley (NG3, NG5, NG4)
- Area hub
- Nottingham
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Mapperley. The price comes down to:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Details of any past repairs
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Why repair rather than replace?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Mapperley
- Colour-matched on site
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One price list for the whole UK
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Your questions about bath repair in Mapperley
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
When we would advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Have new chips seen to early
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Signs you need bath repair in Mapperley
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage beneath the taps
What to look for in a quote
- How to look after the finish
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Nearby places to Mapperley
Also in Mapperley
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the next day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
Mapperley and nearby
Mapperley is about 1 mile south of Arnold, in Nottingham. From the centre of Mapperley to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 51 places in Nottingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Mapperley to Birmingham (48 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: NG3, NG5 and NG4. We regularly work on streets such as Kent Road, Lees Road and Kirk Road. Nearby, we also work in Woodthorpe (1 mile north-west), Sherwood (1 mile west), St Ann's (1 mile south-west), Carrington (1 mile west) and Bakersfield (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bulwell (3 miles north-west), Clifton (6 miles south-west), The Park Estate (3 miles south-west), Lenton (3 miles south-west), Compton Acres (4 miles south) and Wollaton (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Mapperley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School, Thorneywood Education Base and Carlton Academy. You’ll also find Parish Church of St James (0.6 miles east), The Plainsman pub (less than half a mile north) and Woodthorpe Grange Park (0.6 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is Carlton station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Victoria Centre (1.9 miles south-west) and William Booth Birthplace Museum (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Mapperley includes Colwick Woods and Wilford Hill.
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