Norfolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Old Buckenham, Norfolk
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Old Buckenham, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Chips on the rim or sides
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Bath repair at your home in Old Buckenham
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. If you are dealing with a hole punched through by something heavy and rust by the waste and overflow, we can help, on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Old Buckenham (NR17)
- County
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, tidy-up included.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Old Buckenham. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Natural light rather than flash
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Common questions in Old Buckenham
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, so Old Buckenham is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Normally. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Generally within a day, depending on the repair.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Also near Old Buckenham
Other services in Old Buckenham
Old Buckenham and nearby
Old Buckenham is about 3 miles south-east of Attleborough, in Norfolk. We visit homes and businesses in Old Buckenham, so nothing has to leave your home. Old Buckenham is one of 797 places in Norfolk we cover.
All of NR17 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Crown Road, Attleborough Road and Barbers Yard or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Old Buckenham: Puddledock (1 mile north-west), New Buckenham (1 mile east), Upgate Street (2 miles east), Banham (2 miles south) and Winfarthing (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Norwich (15 miles north-east), Thetford (13 miles west), Dereham (14 miles north), Wymondham (7 miles north-east), Attleborough (3 miles north-west) and Watton (11 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Old Buckenham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Gamekeeper pub, Church of All Saints and Old Buckenham High School and the streets around them. Old Buckenham’s nearest station is Attleborough station, about 2.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Bickley Day Hospital (2.8 miles north) and Old Buckenham Castle (0.9 miles north-east).
Should you replace it?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. 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’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Buckenham
- Work done at your home or business
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colour-matched on site
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
