Lincolnshire · England

Bath chip & crack repair in Scottlethorpe, Lincolnshire

Our technicians come to Scottlethorpe for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
  • A chip where the taps sit
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Scottlethorpe

Bath repair in Scottlethorpe 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. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and people most frequently call us about impact holes in acrylic and deep scratches in acrylic.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole
Location
Scottlethorpe (PE10)
Area hub
Lincolnshire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Scottlethorpe questions

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

What about rust by the waste?

Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.

Can you repair a hole in a bath?

Normally. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.

Do you come to Scottlethorpe?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Scottlethorpe and the rest of Lincolnshire. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.

Repairs by material

Pressed steel

Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

How the visit works

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

How to get a price

To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

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What we cannot put right

A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:

  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

Surfaces we repair

  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Acrylic
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Cast iron enamel

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • What the surface is made of
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Send pictures for a quote

Two or three clear photos are typically enough. It helps if you send:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • Any details about the material

Email us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, with your PE10 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Covering Scottlethorpe

Scottlethorpe is about 3 miles west of Bourne, in Lincolnshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 732 places across Lincolnshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Scottlethorpe to Birmingham (64 miles away).

Jobs in PE10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also travel to Edenham (1 mile north-east), Grimsthorpe (1 mile north), Swinstead (2 miles north-west), Witham on the Hill (3 miles south) and Toft (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Grantham (13 miles north-west), Spalding (12 miles east), Stamford (9 miles south), Sleaford (15 miles north), Bourne (3 miles east) and Austerby (3 miles east).

Near you in Scottlethorpe

In Scottlethorpe, that means homes near Church of St Michael and All Angels and The Five Bells pub. A little further out are Bourne Castle (2.6 miles east).

Map of Scottlethorpe © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repair or replace in Scottlethorpe?

Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim typically crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

What you get with us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • No extra charge for your area
  • One visit for most repairs

Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Landlord and trade work in Scottlethorpe

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

How to look after the repair

To keep it looking its best:

  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface

Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.

Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.

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