Norfolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Ranworth, Norfolk
Damaged bath in Ranworth? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Chips caused by builders
Bath repair in Ranworth, done in place
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can usually use the bath the day after. We’re frequently asked to fix scratches you can feel with a fingernail and rust by the waste and overflow, in pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Ranworth (NR13)
- Region
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
What affects the price in Ranworth
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Ranworth: your questions answered
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Common problems we fix in Ranworth
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips under the taps
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What preparation is included
- How your room will be protected
- How changes to the job are handled
Repair or replace: which is better?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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 there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ranworth
- One price list for the whole UK
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Ranworth and nearby
Ranworth is about 9 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 you are not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover 797 places in Norfolk.
We work across NR13. Other places close to Ranworth include South Walsham (1 mile south), Panxworth (1 mile south), Woodbastwick (2 miles west), Pedham (2 miles south-west) and Hemblington (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Norwich (9 miles west), Great Yarmouth (11 miles south-east), Gorleston-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Sprowston (7 miles west), Thorpe St Andrew (7 miles south-west) and North Walsham (11 miles north-west).
What’s near Ranworth
We visit homes around Church of St Helen, Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and South Walsham Fen and the streets around them. The closest station to Ranworth is Acle station, roughly 3.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Wind Energy Museum (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Ranworth includes Malthouse Broad and Ranworth Broad.
Places near Ranworth
Other services in Ranworth
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
