Norfolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Shipdham, Norfolk
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Shipdham, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Rust spots around the plughole
Should you replace it?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shipdham
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our bath repair in Shipdham
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. Whether it’s a kit repair that didn’t last and rusty patches near the plughole, we can help, whatever the material.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Shipdham (IP25)
- County
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Shipdham: your questions answered
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Do you cover Shipdham?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Shipdham and the rest of Norfolk. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How much damage there is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the entire bath
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Work for landlords and builders
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shipdham use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
About Shipdham
Shipdham is about 4 miles south-west of Dereham, in Norfolk. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Shipdham is one of 797 towns and villages in Norfolk we cover.
Jobs in IP25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Market Street and Townshend Place and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Shipdham: King Row (2 miles south-west), Bradenham (2 miles north-west), Scarning (3 miles north), Wendling (4 miles north-west) and Little Fransham (5 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dereham (4 miles north-east), Wymondham (10 miles east), Attleborough (9 miles south-east), Watton (5 miles south-west), Hethersett (12 miles east) and Swaffham (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Shipdham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of All Saints and Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary Academy and the streets around them. For a walk, there is Scoulton Mere.
Also near Shipdham
Other services in Shipdham
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Have new chips seen to early
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes two to three hours for most chips, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
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. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
What we are called out for in Shipdham
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Common reasons people in Shipdham contact us are:
- Chips under the taps
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who will actually do the work
- How long it needs to cure
- What aftercare is recommended
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
