Lincolnshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Pode Hole, Lincolnshire
Our technicians come to Pode Hole for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
The process
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon, tidy-up included.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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About our bath repair in Pode Hole
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place. Typical jobs include a kit repair that didn’t last and a chipped rim or side, on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Pode Hole (PE11)
- Area hub
- Lincolnshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- The material and finish
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone photos are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
- Something in shot to show the size
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Pode Hole, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Where we work around Pode Hole
Pode Hole is about 2 miles west of Spalding, in Lincolnshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Pode Hole is one of 732 places in Lincolnshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Pode Hole to Birmingham (about 74 miles away).
We cover every part of PE11 and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Pode Hole: Spalding (2 miles east), West Pinchbeck (2 miles north-west), Pinchbeck West (2 miles north), Clay Lake (2 miles east) and Fulney (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Boston (15 miles north-east), Stamford (15 miles south-west), Bourne (8 miles west), Holbeach (9 miles east), Austerby (7 miles west) and Market Deeping (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Pode Hole
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Spalding Grammar School and The Spalding Monkshouse Primary School. The nearest railway station is Spalding station, roughly 1.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Pinchbeck Engine Museum (1.9 miles east).
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Repairing versus replacing in Pode Hole
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Pode Hole
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We leave the room as we found it
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Pode Hole
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
If you manage property in Pode Hole, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Your questions about bath repair in Pode Hole
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Lincolnshire.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
