Norfolk · England
Bath Repair in Postwick
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Postwick. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Bath repair in Postwick without replacing anything
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are a chipped rim or side and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Postwick (NR13)
- Region
- Norfolk
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Our work in Postwick
Postwick is about 4 miles east of Norwich, in Norfolk. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Our technicians cover all 797 towns and villages across Norfolk.
Postcode districts we cover here: NR13. Local streets include Leeder Hill, Oak's Lane and The Glebe. Neighbouring places we cover include Kirby Bedon (2 miles south-west), Thorpe St Andrew (2 miles north-west), Thorpe End (2 miles north-west), Heartsease (3 miles north-west) and Thorpe Hamlet (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Norwich (4 miles west), Great Yarmouth (14 miles east), Wymondham (12 miles west), Gorleston-on-Sea (14 miles east), Sprowston (4 miles north-west) and North Walsham (14 miles north).
Around Postwick
Around Postwick, we work in homes near Church of All Saints, Whitlingham Marsh and The Ferry House, among other places. Postwick’s nearest station is Brundall Gardens station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Strumpshaw Hall Steam Museum (3.2 miles east) and Claxton Castle (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Postwick includes Bargate and RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh.
Common questions in Postwick
Do you work in Postwick?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Postwick and the rest of Norfolk. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
How do I book?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage for most jobs. The room is left tidy.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Clear the area around the damage
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is 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.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Should you replace it?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Postwick
- Work done at your home or business
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What affects the price in Postwick
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Doing more than one item at once
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Nearby places to Postwick
Also in Postwick
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Postwick use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Postwick
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
