Northamptonshire · England
Bath Repair in Market Harborough
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Market Harborough. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Bath repair in Market Harborough without replacing anything
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the day after. We are often asked to fix holes from dropped items and deep scratches in acrylic, across pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Market Harborough (LE16)
- County
- Northamptonshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Market Harborough
Market Harborough is about 9 miles west of Corby, in Northamptonshire. We visit homes and businesses in Market Harborough and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover all 364 towns and villages in Northamptonshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Market Harborough to Birmingham (about 41 miles away).
All of LE16 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as High Street, Talbot Yard and School Lane, and we cover them all. Being close to the A508 and A4304, Market Harborough is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Market Harborough, we cover Little Bowden (1 mile east), Great Bowden (1 mile north-east), East Farndon (2 miles south-west), Lubenham (2 miles west) and Gartree (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Corby (9 miles east), Kettering (10 miles south-east), Wellingborough (15 miles south-east), Desborough (5 miles south-east), Moulton (13 miles south) and Burton Latimer (13 miles south-east). Being one of Northamptonshire’s larger places, Market Harborough sees plenty of our work.
Landmarks near Market Harborough
We visit homes around Welland Park Academy, The Talbot Public House and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy and the streets around them. Also close by are Church of St Dionysius (less than half a mile north-east) and Welland Park Academy (within half a mile south). The closest station to Market Harborough is Market Harborough station, about 0.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Arden (0.7 miles north-east).
Common problems we fix in Market Harborough
A cracked acrylic bath usually wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A chip where the taps sit
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if they find more damage
- How your room will be protected
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
FAQs for Market Harborough
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Generally. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How hard the colour is to match
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Market Harborough. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the photos on your phone. Make sure they show:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
Most clients in Market Harborough get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Landlord and trade work in Market Harborough
For anyone letting property in or around Market Harborough, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
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Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Should you replace it?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Market Harborough
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No extra charge for your area
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Market Harborough
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
