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Bath chip & crack repair in Settrington, North Yorkshire

Bath repair for Settrington, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A kit repair that didn’t last
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Settrington

Bath repair in Settrington without replacing anything

Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. We are often asked to fix chips caused by builders and cracks in an acrylic bath, in whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.

Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Settrington and across North Yorkshire.

Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair
Location
Settrington (YO17)
Area hub
North Yorkshire
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Can I fix it myself?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

Signs you need bath repair in Settrington

The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.

Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:

  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
  • Chips caused by builders
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail

Questions to ask before booking

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Who will actually do the work
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • How the room is protected while they work

Our hiring checklist

Where we work around Settrington

Settrington is about 14 miles north of Pocklington, in North Yorkshire. Across the YO17 area, we carry out the work at your property. Our technicians cover 626 places in North Yorkshire. We work right across the region, from Settrington to Leeds (40 miles away).

Jobs in YO17 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Cock Garth, Chapel Road and Back Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Scagglethorpe (1 mile north), Norton-on-Derwent (2 miles west), Old Malton (3 miles north-west), Sutton (3 miles west) and Malton (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Pickering (9 miles north), Kirkbymoorside (13 miles north-west), Eastfield (15 miles north-east), Crossgates (15 miles north-east), Thornton-le-Dale (8 miles north) and Seamer (14 miles north-east).

Around Settrington

In Settrington, that means homes near Church of All Saints and Malton School. Settrington’s nearest station is Malton station, roughly 3 miles west. A little further out are The Counting House Museum (3.1 miles west) and Malton Castle (2.8 miles west).

Map of Settrington © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common questions in Settrington

Can you redo an old repair?

Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.

How long does the repair take to cure?

Generally within a day, depending on the repair.

Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?

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

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You will get a fixed quote back. There’s no obligation to book.

Is there any odour?

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

What about rust by the waste?

Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.

What areas do you cover?

Across the UK, and that includes Settrington. Prices don’t change with location.

Repairs by material

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.

Honest limits

We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

What we work on

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

Repair or replace in Settrington?

Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Normally it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.

What you get with us

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Usually one visit, start to finish

See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

What affects the price in Settrington

Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:

  • Access to the area
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • What the surface is made of

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Settrington. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

How to get a fixed price

You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A photo taken from further back

Most clients in Settrington get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

The process

Your technician turns up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
  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. 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
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Ensure the area is dry

Getting a price

If you’re in Settrington and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Send photos for a quote

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Landlords, agents and businesses in Settrington

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Settrington use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in North Yorkshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

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