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Bath Repair for Newdigate homes

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Newdigate, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A chipped rim or side
  • A chip where the taps sit
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Newdigate

Landlords, agents and businesses in Newdigate

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.

Bath repair in Newdigate without replacing anything

We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are holes from dropped items and chips under the taps.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.

Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place
Area
Newdigate (RH5)
County
Surrey
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

How it works

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Open a window if you can
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Getting a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

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Related advice

Aftercare tips

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:

  • Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
  • Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
  • Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
  • Do not leave a fresh chip for long

A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams.

Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • What the surface is made of
  • The type of damage
  • How many areas need work

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 play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

How to get a fixed quote

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

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A picture taken from further back

To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Questions from Newdigate

Will there be a smell?

There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.

Can tenants book a repair?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can pets and children be at home?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?

Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.

What happens next?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?

Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.

Is a bath repair durable?

A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.

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, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.

Honest limits

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
  • Metal that has corroded all the way through

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

Materials we repair

  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Cast iron enamel

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

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 photos.

About Newdigate

Newdigate is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.

Every address in RH5 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Church Road, Underhill Road and Village Street or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Newdigate include Cudworth (1 mile east), Parkgate (1 mile north-east), Shellwood Cross (2 miles north), Russ Hill (2 miles south-east) and Nalderswood (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (13 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-east).

Landmarks near Newdigate

Our clients here include homes close to Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School, Six Bells pub and Newdigate Brickworks. Newdigate’s nearest station is Holmwood station, about 1.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (4.9 miles north). Not far away are Leith Hill and Vann Lake.

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When to call us in Newdigate

Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.

Keep an eye out for these signs:

  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Chips caused by builders

Before booking anyone

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • How the colour is matched

10 questions to ask before booking

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