Nottinghamshire · England

Bath chip & crack repair in South Clifton, Nottinghamshire

We travel to South Clifton for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • Chips on the rim or sides
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in South Clifton

Bath repair in South Clifton without replacing anything

Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. 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 are often asked to fix deep scratches in acrylic and a kit repair that didn’t last, in whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.

Where
South Clifton (NG23)
Region
Nottinghamshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)

How it works

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.

  1. First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
  2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Get a quote

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Can I fix it myself?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

Why repair rather than replace?

For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why us?

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.

Repairs by material

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.

How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to South Clifton. The price depends on:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

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.

Quotes from your photos

When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Any details about the material

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

What we’re called out for in South Clifton

Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath

Comparing quotes

  • How soon you can use it again
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • If travel is included in the price
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

Our hiring checklist

South Clifton questions

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Is my repair covered?

Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Will I be able to see the repair?

The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.

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

Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.

Can you fix rust around the plughole?

Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.

Where we work around South Clifton

South Clifton is about 8 miles west of North Hykeham, in Nottinghamshire. Customers in South Clifton get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 329 towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Our jobs stretch from South Clifton to Leeds (about 52 miles away).

Here we cover the NG23 postcode area. From Back Street, Front Street and Trent Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to South Clifton include High Marnham (1 mile west), North Clifton (1 mile north), Spalford (1 mile south-east), Wigsley (2 miles east) and Newton on Trent (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newark-on-Trent (10 miles south), Retford (10 miles north-west), Balderton (12 miles south), Southwell (13 miles south-west), New Ollerton (10 miles west) and Kilton (15 miles north-west).

Local landmarks in South Clifton

Our clients here include homes close to St George the Martyr's Church, North Clifton Primary School and Red Lion pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Swinderby station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Rampton Secure Hospital (5.3 miles north-west).

Map of South Clifton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Work for landlords and builders

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Nottinghamshire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

How to care for the repair

So the finish stays in good condition:

  • Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
  • Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath

Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.

Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.

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