North Yorkshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Richmond, North Yorkshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Richmond, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A cracked acrylic bath
Bath repair in Richmond without replacing anything
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Our technicians work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and people most frequently call us about a chip where the taps sit and scuffs and scratches in the surface.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Richmond (DL10)
- Area hub
- North Yorkshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Covering Richmond
Richmond is about 11 miles south-west of Darlington, in North Yorkshire. Jobs in Richmond are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Richmond is one of 626 places in North Yorkshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Richmond to Newcastle upon Tyne (40 miles away).
We cover every part of DL10 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Station Road, Norman Square and Market Place or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Main roads around Richmond include the A6108 and A6136, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Richmond, we cover Sandbeck (1 mile south-west), Brokes (2 miles south-west), Skeeby (2 miles north-east), Hipswell (2 miles south) and Catterick Garrison (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Northallerton (13 miles east), Colburn (3 miles south-east), Bedale (10 miles south-east), Romanby (13 miles south-east), Aiskew (10 miles south-east) and Catterick (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Richmond
Around Richmond, we work in homes near Trinity Academy Richmond, Ship Inn and St Agatha's Church. Also close by are Parish Church of St Mary (less than half a mile south), St Francis Xavier School (0.5 miles east) and Richmond School (within half a mile east). Other landmarks nearby include Victoria Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Richmond Castle (0.5 miles south-west).
Repair or replace: which is better?
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. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Richmond. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Richmond
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One price list for the whole UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- 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.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
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. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
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What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
FAQs for Richmond
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the whole bath
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
When to call us in Richmond
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until it cracks.
Clients usually contact us about:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Deep scratches in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How soon you can use it again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
