Cambridgeshire · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire

We travel to Ramsey for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Ramsey

About our bath repair in Ramsey

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. Whether it’s a chipped rim or side and a kit repair that didn’t last, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee.

Area
Ramsey (PE26)
County
Cambridgeshire
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

How the visit works

We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow a few hours, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

How to prepare

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

How to get a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed quote.

Get a free quote

Related advice

For landlords and businesses

If you manage property in Ramsey, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.

Repairs by material

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

Pressed steel

Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.

FAQs for Ramsey

Can you quote from pictures?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

What areas do you cover?

We work UK-wide, so Ramsey is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Are there extra charges for Ramsey?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?

Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.

Signs you need bath repair in Ramsey

A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Holes from dropped items

Comparing quotes

  • What preparation is included
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • If travel is included in the price

Choosing a repair company

Can I fix it myself?

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, and the work is guaranteed.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

Keeping it looking good

Nothing complicated is needed:

  • Do not leave a fresh chip for long
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Rinse it down after each bath
  • Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it

Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.

A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.

What bath repair costs

Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:

  • The type of damage
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • What the surface is made of
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

How to get a fixed quote

Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A picture taken from further back

Most clients in Ramsey get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Why repair rather than replace?

Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. 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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

What you get with us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • No need to remove anything

See our pricing or bath cost comparison.

About Ramsey

Ramsey is about 8 miles north of St Ives, in Cambridgeshire. We travel to homes and businesses in Ramsey, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover all 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 66 miles away.

Jobs in PE26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Station Road, High Street and Old Station Road and the roads around them. Being close to the B1040 and B1096, Ramsey is easy for our technicians to reach. If you’re just outside Ramsey, we cover Bury (1 mile south), Ramsey Heights (2 miles west), Upwood (2 miles south-west), Wistow (3 miles south) and Ramsey Mereside (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Huntingdon (8 miles south), St Ives (8 miles south), March (11 miles north-east), Whittlesey (8 miles north), Chatteris (7 miles east) and Godmanchester (10 miles south).

Landmarks near Ramsey

Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Thomas à Becket, Jolly Sailor Public House and Abbey College, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Ramsey Rural Museum (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Ramsey includes Wistow Wood.

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