Norfolk · England
Bath Repair in Setchey
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Setchey. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
How we handle bath repair in Setchey
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. Our technicians work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are deep scratches in acrylic and rust by the waste and overflow.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Setchey (PE33)
- Area hub
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Setchey
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
How the visit works
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- 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 next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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Also in Setchey
Setchey and nearby
Setchey is about 4 miles south of King's Lynn, in Norfolk. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Setchey is one of 797 places in Norfolk where we work.
Jobs in PE33 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Main Road, Setch Road and The Paddocks or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Tottenhill Row (1 mile south), Tottenhill (2 miles south), Wormegay (2 miles south-east), West Briggs (2 miles south-east) and Runcton Bottom (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover King's Lynn (4 miles north), Downham Market (7 miles south), Swaffham (12 miles east), Fairstead (4 miles north), Heacham (15 miles north) and West Lynn (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Setchey
The nearest railway station is Watlington station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kings Lynn The Red Mount (3.7 miles north) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (4.2 miles north).
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Setchey
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Everything repaired in place
- One price list for the whole UK
- We leave the room as we found it
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Common questions in Setchey
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
How much does bath repair cost in Setchey?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your PE33 postcode.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Store metal items away from the bath
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
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. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Details of any past repairs
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your PE33 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
