Cambridgeshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Newnham, Cambridgeshire
Damaged bath in Newnham? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
Landlord and trade work in Newnham
Hospitality businesses 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.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Bath repair in Newnham without replacing anything
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the next day. If you are dealing with a hole punched through by something heavy and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, we can normally put it right, on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Where
- Newnham (CB2, CB3, CB1)
- Area hub
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
What affects the price in Newnham
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
- What kind of damage it is
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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the entire bath
- Details of any past repairs
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Common questions in Newnham
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Are there extra charges for Newnham?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
About Newnham
Newnham is about 1 mile south-west of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Newnham is one of 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Newnham to London (49 miles away).
Here we cover the CB2, CB3 and CB1 postcode area. From Mill Lane, West Road and Grove Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Being close to the A603, Newnham is easy for our technicians to reach. Other places close to Newnham include Trumpington (2 miles south), Great Kneighton (2 miles south), Cherry Hinton (3 miles east), Great Shelford (3 miles south) and Hauxton (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as St Ives (12 miles north-west), Newmarket (13 miles east), Royston (12 miles south-west), Cambourne (8 miles west), Godmanchester (14 miles north-west) and Soham (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Newnham
Around Newnham, we work in homes near Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies and Llandaff House, among other places. Other local landmarks include Newnham Croft Primary School (less than half a mile south-east), Sheep's Green and Coe Fen (within half a mile east), Tyndale House (less than half a mile north-west) and The Red Bull pub (within half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Cambridge station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Museum of Classical Archaeology (less than half a mile north-east) and Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Newnham includes Paradise Fen nature reserve and Little Trees Hill.
- Churches close by include Church of St Mark (under half a mile south)
Repairing versus replacing in Newnham
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Newnham
- Work done at your home or business
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Everything repaired in place
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
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