Northamptonshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Quinton, Northamptonshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Quinton, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Bath repair in Quinton without replacing anything
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles are not touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We’re frequently asked to fix rust by the waste and overflow and a chipped rim or side, across roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Quinton (NN7)
- Region
- Northamptonshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Quinton
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Usually. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Northamptonshire.
Can you quote from pictures?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Signs you need bath repair in Quinton
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips caused by builders
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What aftercare is recommended
Repairing versus replacing in Quinton
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Quinton
- One price list for the entire UK
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colour-matched on site
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What a repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- 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 clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
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.
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Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
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 without abrasive products.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Landlord and trade work in Quinton
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Quinton as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
About Quinton
Quinton is about 5 miles south of Northampton, in Northamptonshire. Customers in Quinton get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Quinton is one of 364 towns and villages in Northamptonshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Quinton to Birmingham (48 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of the NN7 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Preston Deanery Road and Wootton Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Quinton, we cover Quinton Green (1 mile south-east), Grange Park (1 mile north-west), Courteenhall (1 mile south-west), Piddington (2 miles east) and Hackleton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Northampton (5 miles north), Wellingborough (11 miles north-east), Daventry (14 miles north-west), Rushden (14 miles north-east), Towcester (7 miles south-west) and Wolverton (9 miles south).
Around Quinton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St John the Baptist and Woodland View Primary School, among other places. Quinton’s nearest station is Northampton station, roughly 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Little Houghton Ringwork (3.6 miles north-east) and Piddington Roman Villa Museum (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Barnes Meadow.
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