Hampshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Sleaford, Hampshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Sleaford. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips caused by builders
Repairing versus replacing in Sleaford
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Typically it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sleaford
- Colour-matched on site
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath repair in Sleaford, done in place
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. Whether it’s an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and damage beneath the taps, we can help, whatever the material.
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
- Sleaford (GU35)
- County
- Hampshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
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How to look after the repair
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
FAQs for Sleaford
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
What we’re called out for in Sleaford
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- How to care for the finish
- How the room is protected while they work
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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 what we repair.
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.
The process
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Sleaford, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Sleaford
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Sleaford as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Sleaford. The price reflects:
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Where we work around Sleaford
Sleaford is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. Across the GU35 area, we come to you. Sleaford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 41 miles away.
Jobs in GU35 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Sleaford: Kingsley (1 mile west), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile south), Frithend (1 mile north) and Bordon (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Near you in Sleaford
Our clients here include homes close to The New Inn, Church of All Saints and Mill Chase Academy and the streets around them. Sleaford’s nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.2 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Chase Community Hospital (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Deadwater Valley.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
